A critical analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and ecosystems and opportunities for circular economy strategies
Abstract
COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenge to all facets of human endeavour. A critical review of the negative and positive impacts of the pandemic is presented. The danger of relying on pandemic-driven benefits to achieving SDGs is highlighted. The pandemic and its interplay with circular economy (CE) approaches is examined. Sector-specific CE recommendations in a resilient post-COVID-19 world are outlined.
- Publication:
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Resources, Conservation and Recycling
- Pub Date:
- January 2021
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105169
- Bibcode:
- 2021RCR...16405169I
- Keywords:
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- COVID-19;
- Circular economy;
- Sustainability;
- Sustainable development;
- Supply chain resilience;
- Climate change