Strategic Innovations for Circular Economy

As the global economy grapples with resource scarcity and climate change, circular economy has emerged as a transformative model aimed at creating growth from waste and consumption. Unlike the traditional linear approach, the circular economy emphasizes phasing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. Strategic innovations spanning technology and business models are essential to operationalize this shift at scale. Key strategic innovations driving the circular economy enable sustainable value creation while addressing environmental and economic challenges in diverse sectors. Strategic Innovations for Circular Economy explores the intersection of strategic innovations and circular economy principles in shaping sustainable business practices. This book tackles issues and opportunities in the transformation of business models, operations, and supply chains to conform to sustainable development goals. Covering topics such as economics, waste management, and natural resources, this book is an excellent resource for business professionals, researchers, policymakers, advisors, and educators.

Rejaul Karim is an Associate Professor of Finance and Banking in the Department of Business Administration at Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh and a Research Fellow at the INTI Internataional University, Malaysia. He received his PhD in finance from the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He completed the Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Finance and Banking from the Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, Bangladesh, with outstanding academic performance. Dr. Karim has teaching and research experience for over 10 years in undergraduate and master-level tertiary education. He has a great passion for teaching and researching finance and economics. His research focused on financial performance, financial structure, sustainable finance, the circular economy, and other contemporary issues in finance and economics. Dr. Karim continuously contributes through his field research and publishing many papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals, including book chapters and conference proceedings. Dr. Karim founded and headed BusinessXcel Lab, a center for quantitative business research. This voluntary organization aims to facilitate collaboration among domestic and international undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students and professional researchers. Dr. Karim can be contacted at rkarimreja@gmail.com