An approach to circular economy and its contribution in the pandemic context
Keywords:
circular economy, COVID-19, coronavirus, sustainable development, sustainable economy, systematic reviewAbstract
Introduction: The circular economy is a new paradigm of economic prosperity, sustainability and resource utilisation. The situation caused by COVID-19 raises the need for the restoration of national economies, mainly in developing countries. The circular economy sets trends to achieve major socio-environmental and economic goals and those linked to international treaties against climate change.
Objective: To assess the contribution of the circular economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted based on the guidelines of the PRISMA statement and the In Ordinatio method, which served as a support to outline the main findings. Only research and review articles published in the period 2016-2022 were covered, without language restriction, in the specialised databases SCOPUS, SciELO and Sciencedirect.
Development: In the business world, the circular economy is recognised as a competitive and sustainable development strategy. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, phenomena have surfaced that confirm the need for a circular model that promotes new forms of business and jobs.
Conclusions: The circular economy is an essential tool for achieving an eco-efficient, rational and sustainable economy. It has emerged as an alternative to support the post-pandemic economic revival of many countries.
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