CFSMR
Centre for Sustainability & Management Research
Dr. Maria Santos, Prof. Klaus Weber
Published April 20, 2024 · Vol. 1 · Issue 2 · pp. 29-54
Keywords: circular economy; SMEs; sustainability; barriers; qualitative research
Small and medium enterprises represent over 90% of global businesses yet remain significantly underrepresented in circular economy research. This paper presents findings from semi-structured interviews with 60 SME managers across five countries, identifying key barriers including resource constraints and supply chain complexity, alongside enablers such as policy incentives and industry collaboration networks.
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Santos, D. M., & Weber, P. K. (2024). Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs: Barriers and Enablers. Sustainablity Cases, 1(2), 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1234/jsb.2024.002
Santos, D. M., and Weber, P. K.. "Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs: Barriers and Enablers." Sustainablity Cases, vol. 1, no. 2, 2024, pp. 29-54. DOI: 10.1234/jsb.2024.002.
Santos, D. M., Prof. Klaus Weber. "Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs: Barriers and Enablers." Sustainablity Cases 1, no. 2 (2024): 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1234/jsb.2024.002