Factors influencing circular economy implementation in smes business modelsthe case of Spain

  1. Cano-Rubio, Myriam 1
  2. Maglio, Roberto 2
  3. Núñez-Cacho Utrilla, Pedro 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Jaén
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    Universidad de Jaén

    Jaén, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0122p5f64

  2. 2 University of Naples Federico II
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    University of Naples Federico II

    Nápoles, Italia

    ROR https://ror.org/05290cv24

Revista:
Piccola impresa: = Small Business

ISSN: 0394-7947

Año de publicación: 2021

Número: 2

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.14596/PISB.2849 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

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Resumen

Nowadays, Europe has to add more value to the resources it uses and make all sectors more productive, so the transition to a circular economy (CE) requires a stronger link between waste reduction and resource efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly aware of the benefits of closing loops and improving resource efficiency, creating competitive advantages, and accessing new markets.In the learning of valuing waste as a resource and apply the lessons of the natural world, in which nothing is wasted, SMEs embraces the CE to achieve sustainability. In this line, the agro-food system plays an important role since it needs that agricultural practices aim at optimising yields and improving the natural resources, what is crucial for embracing CE. We conclude by using mixed methodology, where 161 SMEs took part that they characterise by the inappropriate lack of technical and technological resources, even though they consider innovation crucial to achieve a competitive advantage. Therefore, the EU policies, in general, and the Spanish ones, in particular, should reinforce the “Green Economy” and help SMEs, incorporate CE principles into their business models.

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