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Developing a model of circular economy engagement for public sector organizations

Gary Walpole Orcid Logo, Emily Bacon Orcid Logo, Tegwen Malik Orcid Logo, Nicholas Rich Orcid Logo

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Public service organizations (PSOs) are well placed to leverage the opportunities a circular economy (CE) transition presents and are obliged to deliver social value. Recent academic literature suggests that the term ‘circular economy’ is a contested concept, suggesting that context (among other var...

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