A comparative analysis of circular economy practices in Saudi Arabia

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dc.contributor.authorAlsaud, Khalid
dc.contributor.authorAssad, Fadi
dc.contributor.authorPatsavellas, John
dc.contributor.authorSalonitis, Konstantinos
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-16T11:31:04Z
dc.date.available2025-04-16T11:31:04Z
dc.date.freetoread2025-04-16
dc.date.issued2025-04-08
dc.date.pubOnline2025-04-08
dc.description.abstractThe rise in urbanisation and resource consumption has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable economic models. The traditional linear economy, which relies heavily on non-renewable resources, exceeds the Earth’s capacity and poses significant sustainability challenges. As a result, there is an increasing necessity to transition towards a circular economy (CE) as a more sustainable alternative. Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s largest economies, is striving to implement this shift due to considerable environmental and economic challenges. However, the country currently lacks a dedicated circular economy strategy, which hinders its efforts to address issues such as waste management and excessive consumption. To bridge this gap, a comprehensive framework was developed to assess and compare Saudi Arabia’s circular economy initiatives, strategies, and policies with those of China, Japan, and Europe. Data were collected and analysed using thematic analysis, allowing for the identification of key similarities and differences between these regions. The study revealed notable variations in policies and practices, highlighting best practices that Saudi Arabia could adopt to strengthen its sustainability efforts. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating global best practices while tailoring strategies to the Kingdom’s specific needs. Policymakers and researchers in Saudi Arabia can utilise these insights to support a more effective transition towards a circular economy. Future research could adopt a quantitative approach, using indicators and metrics to enhance the impact of these findings.
dc.description.journalNameSustainability
dc.format.extentpp. 3281-3281
dc.identifier.citationAlsaud K, Assad F, Patsavellas J, Salonitis K (2025) A comparative analysis of circular economy practices in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 8, April 2025, pp. 3281-3281
dc.identifier.eissn2071-1050
dc.identifier.elementsID672804
dc.identifier.issn2071-1050
dc.identifier.issueNo8
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/su17083281
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23795
dc.identifier.volumeNo17
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/8/3281
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject38 Economics
dc.subject4104 Environmental Management
dc.subject41 Environmental Sciences
dc.subject12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject13 Climate Action
dc.subjectcircular economy
dc.subjectVision2030
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectSaudi Arabia
dc.subjectJapan
dc.subjectChina
dc.subjectEurope
dc.subjectcircular economy policies
dc.titleA comparative analysis of circular economy practices in Saudi Arabia
dc.typeArticle
dcterms.dateAccepted2025-04-03

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