Unlocking circular start-ups: A model of barriers

被引：7
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作者：
Kasana, Swati [1 ]
Chavan, Meena [1 ]
Sedera, Darshana [2 ]
Cheng, Zhiming [1 ]
Ganzin, Max [1 ]
机构：
[1] Macquarie Univ, Bldg 4ER,North Ryde Campus, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
[2] Southern Cross Univ, Fac Business & Law, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
来源：
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 2024年 / 33卷 / 03期
关键词：
barriers; circular economy; circular start-ups; grounded theory; sustainable development; SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT; BUSINESS MODEL; ECONOMY; FRAMEWORK; IMPLEMENTATION; CHALLENGES; INNOVATION; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; SATURATION; ENTERPRISE;
D O I：
10.1002/bse.3608
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
The concept of circular economy (CE) has emerged as a viable way to achieving sustainable development. Small businesses and start-ups play a significant role in economic progress, but they also contribute substantially to environmental degradation. In this inductive qualitative study, we conducted multiple interviews with 18 founders of circular start-ups (CSUs) in Australia to explore and understand the challenges they encountered at different stages of their development and growth. Employing grounded theory, this study unveils barriers associated with distinct phases of the CSU development and growth, categorizing them into antecedent, beginner and growth barriers. The empirical analysis paints a detailed picture of both unique and common obstacles related to the distinctive and novel positioning of CSUs in promoting CE. This research also serves as a valuable foundation for aspiring CE entrepreneurs, practitioners, scholars and policymakers.
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页码：2546 / 2577
页数：32
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