scholarly journals Circular economy in corporate sustainability strategies: A review of corporate sustainability reports in the fast-moving consumer goods sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 1005-1022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphaëlle Stewart ◽  
Monia Niero

Significance Extending product life through legislative means will stem the flow of new products and bolster ‘circular economy’ initiatives, whereby materials are diverted from landfill and reused, repurposed or recycled. Impacts Lower demand for new goods will slow the fast-moving consumer goods sector and force it to offer more sustainable products. Product quality standards will rise with environmental awareness, but many firms may have to prioritise cost over quality to stay afloat. Health outcomes will improve when hazardous e-waste is diverted from landfill in a circular economy model. Standardising parts will be near impossible for many sub-sectors to implement given the pace at which technology is developing.


Futures ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 74-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ksenija Kuzmina ◽  
Sharon Prendeville ◽  
Dale Walker ◽  
Fiona Charnley

Omega ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 102389
Author(s):  
Xavier Andrade ◽  
Luís Guimarães ◽  
Gonçalo Figueira

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Estelle M. David ◽  
Krishna K. Govender

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