scholarly journals Local governments’ perspective on implementing the circular economy: A framework for future solutions

2021 ◽  
pp. 127340
Author(s):  
Lina Dagilienė ◽  
Viktorija Varaniūtė ◽  
Jurgita Bruneckienė
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments

scholarly journals Consumer Perceptions Related to Clothing Repair and Community Mending Events: A Circular Economy Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonali Diddi ◽  
Ruoh-Nan Yan
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Consumer Perceptions ◽  
Time Span ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Intercept Survey ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Survey Approach ◽  
Specific Barriers

While research focusing on clothing repair and community mending events as part of sustainable clothing consumption practices has been conducted in some developed European countries (e.g., the U.K. and the Netherlands), little research has examined consumer clothes mending/repairing behavior in a U.S. context. The purpose of this study was to explore U.S. consumers’ specific barriers and motivations to engage in clothing repair and their likelihood to participate in clothes mending and community mending events. An intercept survey approach was used to administer a questionnaire to participants who were attendees at three different events in a mid-sized city in Colorado, U.S. across a two-week time span. Data were collected from 254 participants. Path analysis was conducted to test four sets of hypotheses. The results suggested that consumers’ perceived barriers negatively influenced their mending frequency. Consumer’s perceived motivations positively influenced their attitudes toward mending, their mending frequency, and sustainable post-consumption clothing behaviors (SPCBs). Furthermore, participants’ attitudes toward mending, mending frequency, and their SPCBs positively influenced their intentions to mend clothes and to participate in community mending events. The current study advances the understanding of US consumers’ clothes mending behaviors and provides critical implications for local governments and education systems.

scholarly journals Achieving the Circular Economy: Exploring the Role of Local Governments, Business and Citizens in an Urban Context

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 875
Author(s):  
Jenny Palm ◽  
Nancy Bocken
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Urban Context

The urban context is an experimentation space to accelerate the transition to a circular economy [...]

scholarly journals Challenges of Coal Mining Regions and Municipalities in the Face of Energy Transition

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 6674
Author(s):  
Marek Cała ◽  
Anna Szewczyk-Świątek ◽  
Anna Ostręga
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Develop Model ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Mining Regions

The energy transition currently taking place in the mining regions of the European Union poses many challenges that need to be addressed with a view to 2030 and 2050, of which the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is the key one. Initial results of the research project entitled “Models of a transition to a climate-neutral, circular economy for mining regions under transformation process”, which is developed in parallel with the transition of mining town Brzeszcze, are presented. The challenges, in the context of energy transition, for both the EU and local governments were identified on the basis of EU policies and the experience of the project team from the cooperation with the commune of Brzeszcze. A “research by design” method was used to develop model solutions. In the context of local challenges, there was a discussion of the Green Deal objectives and “greenery” as a tool for transformation and achieving well-being. It was concluded that a comparison of the tangible (mining and social infrastructure) and intangible (privileges) well-being provided by a “carbon-based” economy with the new “well-being” weights in favour of the new. This is reflected in the concerns of mine workers and the citizens as well. Therefore, proposing appropriate revitalization of a post-mining site will be one of the challenges. With regard to the revitalization, a discussion was held on the role of mining heritage which can trigger either a “growth machine” or a “decline machine” depending on the decisions taken, compatible or not with a circular economy.

China in transition towards a circular economy: from policy to practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-202
Author(s):  
Yuhong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Industrial Parks ◽  
Legal Literature ◽  
Chinese Characteristics ◽  
Plan Making ◽  
Local Levels

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine China's approach to circular economy (CE) and investigate how the foreign concept of CE has been turned into a national strategy for implementation in production, circulation and consumption. This study aims to highlight the Chinese characteristics in the implementation of CE from central to local levels including the “trial and test” by pilot schemes and the role of local governments in CE transformation of industrial parks and in building CE cities. Based on what has been achieved, this paper aims to identify the gaps to be filled in the next stage of CE implementation. Design/methodology/approach This paper engages in critical analysis of state policies, plans, laws and regulations and case studies of Suzhou New District and Shanghai city in the building CE-oriented industrial park and CE city, respectively. Findings China has taken a top-down approach to CE characterised by strong government involvement in both policy and plan making and implementation at local levels. The government’s financial investment and administrative assistance proved to be crucial in the early stage of CE implementation to close the loop at industrial parks and in cities. In comparison, participation by enterprises and individuals is still weak and limited, which should be the focus of the next stage of CE implementation. Originality/value There is an absence of legal literature that studies circular economy in China. This paper fills the gap by examining the development of CE law and policy as well as CE implementation at local levels from industrial parks to cities.

scholarly journals INTRODUCTION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY AT THE LEVEL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia Klievtsievych
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Gradual Transition ◽  
Modern Trend ◽  
Practical Implementation

The article is devoted to the current topic of today – the introduction of the concept of circular economy in the economy of united territorial communities, in the framework of sustainable development, which involves a gradual transition from a linear model of economy to a closed cycle economy. The article reveals the general concept of circular economy, gives a historical digression on its origin, and considers the principles of circular economy that can be applied at the level of local governments. In addition, the article reviews the research of scientists from different countries on the subject of circular economy. The article also presents a review of business models of the circular economy that could be useful for use at the local level and provides some comments on their application. It is concluded that taking into account the ideas of the circular economy in the formation of directions of community development is not only a modern trend, but also a very important impetus to ensure their competitive advantage in the long run. Further implementation of innovative business models can ensure that technical and biological materials continue to play an active role in the community economy and those important natural resources are preserved. There are still many issues that need detailed research and practical implementation at both the state and local levels of public administration and at the business level. Therefore, the path to an eco-future remains relevant and open in terms of Ukraine’s development. The state already has the first steps and a plan until 2030 on how to reduce the level of garbage, raise the level of awareness of citizens and businesses in terms of the transition to a circular economy. The transition to a circular economy, in particular as a result of the use of renewable energy, will reduce the level of negative impact on the environment and ensure the balance of environmental, economic and social components of sustainable development. This article is an overview, it will help to get acquainted with the concept of circular economy and see the real situation in terms of Ukraine’s development.

scholarly journals Cities on Circular Economy: Urban Strategies based on the study of pioneering local experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 1203 (2) ◽  
pp. 022140
Author(s):  
Alberto Lloret Martínez ◽  
Nuria Nebot-Gómez de Salazar ◽  
Carlos Rosa-Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Local Initiatives ◽  
The City

Abstract Today's society is in a critical situation: the prevailing linear model of the economy has led to an overexploitation of natural resources, and it has generated environmental impacts that affect the health of all living beings. An economic model of a cyclical nature, or circular economy, is presented as a solution in this situation. This form of economy facilitates the optimization of the useful life of materials, reducing the environmental impact, allowing products and materials to retain their value throughout the production and use cycle. The main purpose of this work is to identify urban strategies carried out by local experiences in pioneering cities that are actively committed to the development of a circular economy as an economic model of society. Cases such as Amsterdam, London, Paris or Milan stand out. The ultimate goal is to show examples that can inspire other cities and local governments to implement measures towards this new model of economy and urban development. The study of local cases throughout the strategies carried out has made possible to establish relationships between the different experiences analysed and to identify the areas with the greatest development and those in which there is less experience. Efficient waste management is one of the most explored areas and where a greater number of local initiatives have been identified. But alongside this, there are other areas that need to be explored: the efficient management of water resources, energy, or food in the city. In response to these, some urban strategies stand out: regeneration of public spaces, sustainable mobility infrastructures, renaturation of urban environments, urban limits, integration of pre-existences, citizen participation and governance are some of them. The contribution of the work focuses on the identification and classification of a whole series of urban strategies already implemented for their possible transfer to other environments.

Florida Agritourism Building and Fire Codes

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Beth Henry ◽  
Kathryn A Stofer
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Regulatory Authority ◽  
Building Codes ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Agricultural Operations ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Fire Codes

Agritourism marries Florida’s two largest industries, tourism and agriculture, to provide an on-farm recreational experience for consumers. Although Florida trails many other states in the number of agritourism operations, the number of Florida farms offering recreational experiences more than doubled from 2007 to 2012. This new 4-page document describes building codes relevant to Florida agritourism operations. Written by Mary Beth Henry and Kathryn A. Stofer, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc349 A companion document, Florida’s Agritourism Laws, EDIS publication AEC623, Florida’s Agritourism Laws, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc285, discusses Florida Statutes related to definitions, liability protections, and limits to regulatory authority of local governments over bona fide agricultural operations engaged in agritourism.

Fiscal Decentralization in Transition Economies

2004 ◽  
pp. 126-141
Author(s):  
A. Chernyavsky ◽  
K. Vartapetov
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Fiscal Decentralization ◽  
Government Control ◽  
Finance Reform ◽  
Fiscal Transfers ◽  
Fiscal Autonomy ◽  
Subnational Government ◽  
Tax Autonomy

By employing the methodology developed by the OECD the paper assesses the degree of revenue decentralization in Russia in comparison with other post-communist European countries. The paper provides theoretical arguments underpinning fiscal decentralization, analyzes the composition of subnational government revenues, the level of regional and local tax autonomy and types of intergovernmental fiscal transfers. The analysis presents the composition of revenues depending on the degree of subnational and local government control. In comparison with other transition countries fiscal decentralization in Russia is relatively low. It is concluded that Russia's public finance reform has not progressed towards providing greater fiscal autonomy for regional and local governments.

Development trends of circular economy: Case study of Ukraine

2017 ◽  
pp. 51-66
Author(s):  
Tamara Merkulova ◽  
Kateryna Kononova ◽  
Olena Titomir
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Development Trends
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