A framework of digital technologies for the circular economy: Digital functions and mechanisms
University of Exeter · Universidade de São Paulo · +1 more institution
Abstract
Abstract Digital technology is regarded as providing a promising means of moving production and consumption towards the circular economy. However, it is still unclear which functions of digital technologies are most useful to improving circularity, and how these functions could be used to enhance different circular economy strategies. This paper aims to address this knowledge gap by conducting a systematic literature review. After examining 174 papers, creating 782 original codes and 259 second‐round codes, the study identifies 13 critical functions of digital technologies which are most relevant to circular economy strategies. The paper then proposes a framework which reveals seven mechanisms of how these…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 45.92
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- 100%
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- 146
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4Topics & keywords
- Circular economy
- Digital economy
- Function (biology)
- Computer science
- Ecology
- World Wide Web