Table 2

Importance of RL and benefits from the organisation's perspective

Key themes identified from responsesDetails of each SM/RL practice and associated SP measure/s
StrategiesDesign for circularity: Products/materials should be designed to be durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and compostable
Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle: Consumers and businesses should reduce their consumption of resources, reuse products/materials whenever possible, repair damaged products and recycle materials at the end of their life
Share and lease: Businesses can transition from selling products to selling services, such as leasing or sharing products. This can help to reduce the amount of resources that are consumed and the amount of waste that is generated
BenefitsReduced environmental impact: The circular economy can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and land degradation
Increased economic resilience: The circular economy can help to create new jobs and businesses and reduce reliance on imported resources
Improved social well-being: The circular economy can help to create a more sustainable and equitable society by reducing poverty and inequality
Priority areasKey areas of RL practices, very specific to the operations of the organisation: a. Recycling: Cullet returning as raw material.
b. Reuse: Packaging material and mould
c. Resell/Refurbishment: Re-sorting glass bottle products
Source(s): Authors' own work, based on experts' inputs

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