Circular Economy Pathways for Enhancing Competitiveness in a Sustainable Future

Dear Colleagues,

The circular economy (CE) is emerging as a key strategy for achieving global sustainability, aiming to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and reduce environmental impacts. By shifting from a linear "take–make–dispose" model to one that emphasizes reuse, recycle, and regenerate, the circular economy offers opportunities for both environmental protection and economic competitiveness. In essence, the circular economy is not just an environmental strategy but also a driver for economic growth and competitiveness in the era of global sustainability transitions. By embracing circularity, countries and businesses can position themselves as leaders in a resource-efficient and sustainable future.

Approaches of Interest:

Papers submitted to this Special Issue may cover a wide range of topics related to the circular economy and competitiveness in the era of global sustainability transitions, such as the following:

• Circular economy in the era of global sustainability transition;
• Circular economy, reuse, recycle, and regenerate;
• Resource efficient and sustainable future;
• Resource consumption and production in achieving the SDGs.

Dr. Yui-Yip Lau
Dr. Mark Ching-Pong Poo
Guest Editors

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