New research study from King’s Business School argues that some circular economy strategies can increase emissions rather than reduce them. Published in the British Journal of Management, the article presents a framework which shows that efforts to cut waste and switching to alternative materials can raise energy use. This can make it harder for firms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. The framework was developed in collaboration with researchers from Imperial College London, the University of Greenwich, the University of Essex, the University of Bath and Oregon State University.
Why some green solutions can increase emissions
