Driving Forces and Inhibitors of Secondary Stock Extraction
Anders Kihl1, *, Graham Aid1, 2
1 The Division of Research and Development, Ragn-Sells AB, Stockholm, Sweden
2 The Division for Environmental Technology and Management, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
Abstract
Even though it’s well known that our common resources are limited and that recycling is key for a sustainable future; in reality we see few examples of true recycling where virgin raw material is substituted by waste. There are endless numbers of examples where waste is utilized to some extent without solving the core issue: reducing the need of extracting virgin raw materials. This article analyses some of the driving forces and inhibitors of secondary stock extraction to explore why it’s so difficult establish large scale secondary stock extraction although suitable technologies are available. The authors discuss and suggest possible ways for reducing some of the main barriers presented.
Keywords: Circular economy, Economy, Recycling, Resources, Sustainability.
Article Information
Article History:
Received Date: 23/03/2015
Revision Received Date: 17/08/2016
Acceptance Date: 19/08/2016
Electronic publication date: 30/09/2016
Collection year: 2016
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