Circular Solutions in a Globalized World: Globalization, Commodification and Circular Economy (Circular Economy and Sustainability)

This book explores the foundational principles of the circular economy, promoting sustainable strategies such as reducing, reusing, recycling, and redesigning in order to extend the life cycle of consumable goods and significantly reduce waste generation.It contends that conventional approaches in engineering and management or economics are increasingly insufficient to address contemporary sustainability challenges, largely due to the growing complexity and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental factors.By foregrounding the intersection of globalization, commodification, and the circular economy, the book seeks to foster an enabling environment in which economic and social actors are encouraged to adopt sustainability-oriented policies and practices.Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, it aims to strengthen and protect resilient social and cultural systems while critically engaging with the broader questions of global governance.In doing so, it carefully examines