Circular economy implementation in the electronics sector: a systematic literature review and future research directions
The circular economy (CE) aims to reduce, reuse, recycle, remanufacture, redesign and recover products for resource optimization, leading to long-term sustainability. The electronics sector (ES), characterised by increasing e-waste, resource scarcity and operational risks, is transitioning towards C...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Business & Management |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2025.2509794 |
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| Summary: | The circular economy (CE) aims to reduce, reuse, recycle, remanufacture, redesign and recover products for resource optimization, leading to long-term sustainability. The electronics sector (ES), characterised by increasing e-waste, resource scarcity and operational risks, is transitioning towards CE. The existing studies on CE implementation remain fragmented and lack a comprehensive framework guiding circularity initiatives in the ES. The current study addresses this gap by developing an integrated conceptual framework that synthesises existing knowledge on models, perceived benefits and challenges of CE implementation in the ES. It included a systematic literature review of relevant journal articles, white papers and industry reports identified using keywords shortlisted in consultation with industry experts. The methodological approach used in this study included descriptive, content and thematic analyses of the literature to create an integrated conceptual framework. Findings reveal that while CE research in the ES is expanding, it remains predominantly qualitative and exploratory, lacking confirmatory empirical studies. The proposed framework integrates antecedents, mediators, moderators and consequences of CE implementation, offering a structured approach for scaling circularity. Further, the study identifies future research directions using the theory, context, characteristics and methodology (TCCM) framework, providing valuable insights for both theoretical development and empirical research in the domain. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-1975 |