The Role of Circular Economy Models in Reducing Waste and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the United Kingdom
Keywords:
Circular Economy, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Growth, Resource Efficiency, Policy Frameworks, Environmental Sustainability, Industry Innovation, Recycling, Circular Business Models
Abstract
The progressive environmental problems resulting from waste production and resource exhaustion require the development of new economic approaches. The circular economy (CE) model offers a viable approach that enables simultaneous economic development and environmental protection. This study examines how CE strategies could minimize waste and promote sustainable progress throughout the United Kingdom. The study shows that incorporating CE principles into policies could lead to significant environmental advantages by reducing landfill waste, resource extraction, and simultaneously create economic prospects through new market development and job creation. The study found key obstacles like regulatory fragmentation and technological limitations but noted that analysing consumer behaviour patterns and proposing strategic solutions for policymakers and industry leaders could enhance implementation of CE. This study concludes that successful integration of circular economy within the UK economy requires a unified effort from various stakeholders to build resilience and sustainability after the pandemic.
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Tomić, T., & Schneider, D. R. (2020). Circular economy in waste management–Socio-economic effect of changes in waste management system structure. Journal of environmental management, 267, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110564
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2025-07-21
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Stanfast, B. S., & Stanfast, S. I. (2025). The Role of Circular Economy Models in Reducing Waste and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 5(3), 258-269. Retrieved from https://ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/681
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