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Future of Innovation Thought Leadership Project – Innovation for a Circular Economy
Swansea University Author:
Gary Walpole
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DOI (Published version): 10.25401/cardiffmet.21954227
Abstract
This ‘thought piece’ considers ways in which the concept of Circular Economy (CE) might be redefined within the innovation ecosystem. The findings of this report suggest that a distinction needs to be made between the innovation activities of circular economy SMEs as opposed to SMEs undertaking CE i...
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https://innovationcaucus.co.uk/resources/
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https://innovationcaucus.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/02/IUK-Clifton-final-report-_6Feb2023.pdf |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64200 |
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| Abstract: |
This ‘thought piece’ considers ways in which the concept of Circular Economy (CE) might be redefined within the innovation ecosystem. The findings of this report suggest that a distinction needs to be made between the innovation activities of circular economy SMEs as opposed to SMEs undertaking CE innovation, and that a CE programme for SMEs based on should be a focus for innovation policy. Through a literature review, a less reductive definition of the CE- traditionally associated with ‘recycling’- in sustainability innovation, emerges. The aim of this report is to provide insights to Innovate UK about how policy can support a CE paradigm shift that can fundamentally change the social and business mindsets around sustainability and CE implementation. |
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| Keywords: |
Circular Economy, Innovation |
| College: |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Innovation Caucus, UKRI |