Rethinking Resources

Strategies, Policies, and Partnerships for a Circular Future

By: Vinay Kandpal (Editor), Angappa Gunasekaran (Editor), Anshuman Jaswal (Editor), Debjani Mukherjee (Editor)

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eText | 26 September 2025

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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the circular economy and sustainable resource management, focusing on actionable strategies, innovative policies, and impactful partnerships driving the transition. It presents principles such as reducing, reusing, and recycling resources, alongside discussions on sustainable resource use and waste reduction. Practical insights are provided for implementing approaches such as product life extension, remanufacturing, and responsible sourcing, supported by real-world examples. The book also examines the role of policy frameworks in promoting sustainable resource use, offering analyses of existing policies and recommendations for a supportive regulatory environment. With contributions from experts in economics, environmental science, policy studies, and business management, it provides a holistic perspective, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Insights into successful waste reduction initiatives and recycling programs implemented by businesses are shared, along with discussions on challenges and opportunities in creating closed-loop systems for materials and waste. Structured for easy navigation, it serves as a valuable educational resource suitable for students, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. By addressing the need for sustainable resource management solutions, the book aims to provide practical guidance and knowledge to advance the circular economy agenda, shaping a more sustainable future.