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Full Title
RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Publisher
FrancoAngeli
ISSN
2239-1959 (Printed Journal)
2239-7221 (Online Journal)
Journal Issue Number
1
Journal Issue Designation
1
Journal Issue Date (YYYY/MM)
2018/07
Full Title
Innovation strategies geared toward the circular economy: A case study of the organic olive-oil industry
By (author)
First Page
137
Last Page
158
Language of text
English
Publication Date
2018/07
Copyright
2018 FrancoAngeli srl
Introduction or preface
Circular Economy (CE) focuses on the (re)design of processes and products aiming to minimize negative environmental impact, by reducing the use of non-renewable resources, increasing products durability, improving waste management and enhancing the market for secondary raw materials. In the management field very few contributions deal with the topic of CE as a model that firms can implement from a business model perspective. The aim of the present study is to describe, by using a case study in olive oil industry, how firms in practice adapt their business model towards CE paradigm and the influence of personal drivers and stakeholders in this adaptation. The findings reveal that circular economy is for the firm an important paradigm not only to pursue environmental sustainability but above all to pursue economic sustainability.
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