scholarly journals EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CONCEPT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
pp. 76-86
Author(s):  
Roman ZVARYCH ◽  
Iryna ZVARYCH
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Extended Producer Responsibility ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Producer Responsibility

Introduction. The research of theoretical principles of extended producer responsibility realization needs the identification of potential models of waste collection and disposal for Ukraine. Risks, threats and challenges of improving waste management efficiency provide significant business opportunities. As a result, the circular system allows efficient movement of materials, energy, labor and information for the purpose of restoring natural and social capital. Therefore, the circular economy is part of an effort to increase economic development, overcome wasteful consumption, and reduces undemocratic power structures in the global economy. Purpose. The objective of this paper is to analyze the theoretical bases of the implementation of extended producer responsibility and to research applied aspects of the concept of development the circular economy. Methods. In the research process, a set of research methods and approaches were used: monographic and graphical methods, methods of system analysis, systematization, classification, logical, theoretical and generalizations. Results. Strategic decisions of the circular economy are based on the operational determination of the process: “raw material-production-utilization-remaking” as a whole. It is necessary to prove to the companies in Ukraine their ability to protect the environment from the use of the extended producer responsibility strategy. Industrial waste funds need to be created for businesses that do not have environmentally friendly recycling technologies. Local Government should separate waste collection, sorting and recycling. Conclusions.It is advisable to research the concept of circular economy development and extended producer responsibility on the basis of national and foreign experience on circularity of economy, its concepts and variations. Bad reputations influence the stock quotes of corporations on international exchanges and economically justify the potential consequences of the colossal losses of the company. Corporate responsibility in European companies comes as a result of severe penalties for failing to comply with environmental standards.

‘Our Waste, our Resources; A Strategy for England’– Switching to a circular economy through the use of extended producer responsibility

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-218
Author(s):  
Louis Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Extended Producer Responsibility ◽  
Legislative Agenda ◽  
Producer Responsibility ◽  
Polluter Pays Principle ◽  
Potential Use

High landfill rates compared with flatlining rates of recycling have ensured that waste disposal is once again on the legislative agenda in England. In 2018, the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs published ‘Our Waste, Our Resources: A Strategy for England’ which is the first major policy publication on waste since 2013. Encouraged by the release of this Strategy, this article examines the potential use of extended producer responsibility and the ‘polluter pays’ principle to fuel the transition to a circular economy.

scholarly journals How circular is your tyre: Experiences with extended producer responsibility from a circular economy perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 270 ◽  
pp. 122042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran Campbell-Johnston ◽  
Martin Calisto Friant ◽  
Kaustubh Thapa ◽  
Dirkjan Lakerveld ◽  
Walter J.V. Vermeulen
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Extended Producer Responsibility ◽  
Producer Responsibility

scholarly journals Peculiarities of implementing mechanism of circular economy in the context of sustainable development of communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 255 ◽  
pp. 01054
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Khymynets ◽  
Anatolii Holovka ◽  
Ganna Tsimbolynets
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gradual Transition ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Methodological Principles ◽  
Financial Base

The article analyzes prospects for implementing mechanisms of closed-loop economy (circular economy) at local level based on strengthening material and financial base of communities, expanding their managerial powers due to decentralization. Relevant changes in the approaches to form communities’ socio-economic sphere aimed at gradual transition to circular economy have been pointed out, as well as main priorities in the framework of such transition are identified and characterized. Main directions and measures are suggested, which are aimed at achieving resource efficiency, waste processing, using secondary raw material and minimizing environmental damage in the framework of social and economic activities. Methodological principles for the study were methods of system analysis (to analyze circular economy as holistic system of interconnected elements with specific functions), generalization (to outline main directions and applied propositions for implementing circular economy at the level), comparison (to compare linear and circular models of economy).

Stakeholder Views on Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Kunz ◽  
Kieren Mayers ◽  
Luk N. Van Wassenhove
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Extended Producer Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Views ◽  
Packaging Waste ◽  
Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations require that producers organize and pay for treatment and recycling of waste arising from their products at end of life. EPR has been effective in implementing some aspects of circular economy. In Europe, 35% of e-waste and 65% of packaging waste have already been recycled (or reused in some cases). This article analyzes the challenges of implementing EPR and provides useful insights for what has worked well and what challenges remain. Identifying and addressing these challenges will be crucial for framing legislation that will move industry and society toward a more circular economy.

scholarly journals Integration of resources and regeneration of the biosystem in the concept of development of circular economy

2019 ◽  
pp. 74-86
Author(s):  
Roman Zvarych ◽  
Iryna Zvarych
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Business Models ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Growth Effect ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Circular System

Introduction. The scale of the risks, threats, and consequently the challenges of reducing and improving the efficiency of waste management, provides significant business opportunities. The circular system enables efficient movement of materials, energy, labor and information for the purpose of restoring natural and social capital. The circular economy should be part of efforts to boost economic development, overcome wasteful consumption and reduce undemocratic power structures in the global economy. Hence, the topic is relevant and needs appropriate research. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to research the biophysical environment of the circular system, the level of integration of resources and the regeneration of the biosystem in the concept of development of the circular economy. Methods. Research methods of problems related to the concept of circular economy development are based on general and specific methods of studying economic processes, phenomena and facts concerning the integration of resources and regeneration of the biosystem. This research uses monographic and graphical methods, methods of system analysis, systematization, classification, logical, theoretical and generalizations (in research the integration of resources and regeneration of the biosystem in the concept of development of circular economy). Results. The world economy meets the demand of the population in all continents at affordable prices, which gives consumers a much higher level of material comfort. The manufacturing industry transforms resources into an extremely large number of products and uses natural resources to produce waste products at the first need. It is relevant to break the product life cycle chain: “raw material-product-dust” and to change the linear economy. The basis for a new system – alternative to linear economy can be system that base on three principles: design waste and pollution; save products and materials in use; regeneration of the natural system. The circular economy is a systematic approach to economic development that can benefit business, society and the environment. The authors believe that, unlike the linear “raw material-product-dust” model, the circular economy model is regenerative in design and aims to gradually reduce the growth effect of the consumption of scarce resources. Accordingly, the circular approach provides systematic changes of everyone and everything: enterprises, governments and individuals; cities, products and jobs. Discussion. Further scientific researches of circular economy concept development, integration of resources, biosystem regeneration, evaluation of circular business models should be based on the current national and foreign methodology and organization of evaluation of the circularity of economy, its concepts and variations. Further studies should widely apply methods of operational and strategic forecasting and modelling of the enterprise waste management system, etc.

scholarly journals LOCAL CONFLICTS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
pp. 88-101
Author(s):  
Roman ZVARYCH
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Economic Understanding ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The research of theoretical principles of the impact of local conflicts on the global economy requires an economic understanding of such strategic phenomena as the arms race, the creation of international alliances and the economic effects of military spending. The risks, threats and challenges of direct and indirect losses received by both sides of the conflict also have a negative impact on both third parties and the global economy as a whole. As a result, global leaders and actors involved in conflicts reflect on the effectiveness of their participation in the confrontation. That is why the analysis of local conflicts and assessment of their value in the global economy, given the direct participation of Ukraine in one of these, actualizes the research topic. The purpose is to analyze global changes that provoke local conflicts and research of the cost of local conflicts in the global economy. Methods. In the research process, a set of research methods and approaches were used: monographic and graphical methods, methods of system analysis, systematization, classification, logical, theoretical and generalizations. Results. The unfair distribution of the benefits of globalization threatens conflicts at the regional, national and international levels. Civil or internal wars became widespread, and these “new” wars became clear only in the context of political, economic, and military globalization. There is a correlation between rising war spending and increasing quantity of conflicts. The cost of conflict in the global economy is extremely high, because in addition to the destruction of families, communities and countries, conflicts have negative global economic consequences. The war in Ukraine has significantly affected its economy and financial system, leading to significant material losses due to the physical destruction of housing, infrastructure, social and industrial facilities. Conclusions. Global leaders and key global actors must act quickly and prevent escalation of local conflict. The protection of civilians and their property and the provision of humanitarian and medical assistance should be a priority for participants involved in existing conflicts. A favorable direction for overcoming local conflicts is “investment in humanity”, namely investment in stability, local infrastructure, in order to diversify resources and increase their efficiency. An audit of the costs and benefits of the parties to the conflict will help to understand that the economically they have short-term gain in times less than the income they would have received in the absence of these conflicts.

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