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Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs: Barriers and Enablers
Dr. Maria Santos, Prof. Klaus Weber
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.