Abstract
Circular economy and Cradle to Cradle (C2C) attempt to address unsustainable
consumption as part of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These “closed-loop”
production systems promise absolute decoupling of natural resource consumption from economic activity. However, while absolute decoupling, ideally, can aid the SDGs'“inclusive economic growth” strategy, critical scholars have noted that absolute circularity of material goods, such as food or textiles, is impossible due to the laws of thermodynamics.
consumption as part of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These “closed-loop”
production systems promise absolute decoupling of natural resource consumption from economic activity. However, while absolute decoupling, ideally, can aid the SDGs'“inclusive economic growth” strategy, critical scholars have noted that absolute circularity of material goods, such as food or textiles, is impossible due to the laws of thermodynamics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Engagement with Sustainable Development in Higher Education |
Subtitle of host publication | Universities as Transformative Spaces for Sustainable Futures |
Editors | Mustafa Öztürk |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 4 |
Pages | 51-65 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031071911 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031071904 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Aug 2022 |
Publication series
Name | Engagement with Sustainable Development in Higher Education |
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Publisher | Springer |
ISSN (Print) | 2523-3084 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2523-3092 |