The Rebound Effect of Circular Economy

The Rebound Effect of Circular Economy

Work: systematically reviews definitions and mechanisms of the rebound effect: increased environmental burden caused by mitigation strategies. 

Lesson: the rebound effect is driven and mediated by economic and social factors, and so requires policy intervention to manage.

Credit: C. G. Castro, A. H. Trevisan, D. C.A. Pigosso, J. Mascarenhas, 'The rebound effect of circular economy: Definitions, mechanisms and a research agenda' (2022) Journal of Cleaner Production.

URL https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcle...
Section Public Policy