Circular economy in solid waste management
Framework proposal based on the case of the Federal District – Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.22567/rep.v14i2.1082Palabras clave:
Circular economy, Solid waste management, Corporate Sustainability, Intersectoral Collaboration, IAD-FrameworkResumen
The implementation of the Circular Economy (CE) requires collaboration between members of society and is influenced by the institutional context. In the Federal District, solid waste management has evolved with the implementation of the Brasília Landfill and the expansion of selective collection, which covers more than 90% of the urban area. However, the quantity and quality of landfilled materials show that current actions are insufficient. This study seeks to answer two questions: (1) what are the challenges, opportunities and strategies for implementing CE in solid waste management according to the perception of social actors? and (2) which solid waste management model can best align the Federal District with the principles of CE? Based on the concept of CE, which aims to extend the value of products and minimize waste, a qualitative study was carried out using document analysis, semi-structured interviews and content analysis. Twelve actors were interviewed, representing key categories. The results indicate the importance of waste picker cooperatives and associations, as well as the articulating role of public authorities. The research suggests a management model inspired by Elinor Ostrom's IAD-Framework, made up of external variables, an arena for action, evaluation criteria and expected results.
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