Bibliometric Analysis of Research Dynamics of Circular Economy in Plastic Management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58812/wsshs.v3i01.1645Keywords:
Circular Economy, Plastic Management, Waste Management, Sustainability, Bibliometric AnalysisAbstract
The circular economy has emerged as a transformative approach to addressing the global plastic waste crisis by emphasizing resource recovery, recycling, and sustainability. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research dynamics in circular economy and plastic management, utilizing data exclusively from the Scopus database and analyzed with VOSviewer. Key findings reveal significant growth in research activity over the past two decades, with central themes such as "circular economy," "waste management," and "plastic waste" dominating the field. The analysis identifies strong international collaborations, with countries like the United Kingdom, China, and India serving as key contributors. Emerging topics, including "pyrolysis" and "sustainable development," indicate a shift toward innovative technologies and broader sustainability goals. Despite advancements, gaps remain in understanding the socioeconomic implications of circular economy practices and consumer behavior's role in driving sustainability. This study provides critical insights into the research landscape, guiding future studies and policy frameworks toward effective and equitable plastic management solutions.
References
D. M. Rahmawati and S. Novani, “Embracing Circular Economy Principles: How Indonesian MSMEs Food Services Drive Sustainability Through Local Sourcing,” Econ. Bus. Q. Rev., vol. 7, no. 2, 2024.
Š. Dermol and V. Dermol, “Exploring Online Education for Circular Economy: Content Analysis and Didactical Approaches in Plastic Waste Management Courses,” Int. J. Manag. Knowl. Learn., vol. 13, 2024.
A. S. J. Abudurexiti, Z. Abulikemu, and J. P. Bavumiragira, “Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals in the Reduction of Global Nano (Micro) Plastic Pollution,” Polish J. Environ. Stud..
A. Murray, K. Skene, and K. Haynes, “The circular economy: an interdisciplinary exploration of the concept and application in a global context,” J. Bus. ethics, vol. 140, pp. 369–380, 2017.
O. Ellegaard and J. A. Wallin, “The bibliometric analysis of scholarly production: How great is the impact?,” Scientometrics, vol. 105, pp. 1809–1831, 2015.
A. Bugallo-Rodríguez and P. Vega-Marcote, “Circular economy, sustainability and teacher training in a higher education institution,” Int. J. Sustain. High. Educ., vol. 21, no. 7, pp. 1351–1366, 2020.
A. K. Panda, R. K. Singh, and D. K. Mishra, “Thermolysis of waste plastics to liquid fuel: A suitable method for plastic waste management and manufacture of value added products—A world prospective,” Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 233–248, 2010.
M. Maskun, H. Kamaruddin, F. Pattitingi, H. Assidiq, S. N. Bachril, and N. H. Al Mukarramah, “Plastic Waste Management in Indonesia: Current Legal Approaches and Future Perspectives,” Hasanuddin Law Rev., vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 106–125, 2023.
S. Fatimah, M. Rahayuningsih, A. Marianti, and A. Irambona, “Plastic waste management using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach: A step toward improving sustainability literacy,” DWIJA CENDEKIA J. Ris. Pedagog., vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 168–188, 2024.
P. Ghisellini, C. Cialani, and S. Ulgiati, “A review on circular economy: the expected transition to a balanced interplay of environmental and economic systems,” J. Clean. Prod., vol. 114, pp. 11–32, 2016.
M. D. L. M. Santos‐Corrada, R. Méndez‐Tejeda, J. A. Flecha‐Ortiz, and E. Lopez, “An analysis of sustainable consumption practices through the role of the consumer behavior in the circular economy,” J. Consum. Behav., vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 229–242, 2024.
M. Geissdoerfer, P. Savaget, N. M. P. Bocken, and E. J. Hultink, “The Circular Economy–A new sustainability paradigm?,” J. Clean. Prod., vol. 143, pp. 757–768, 2017.
J. L. Ruiz-Real, J. Uribe-Toril, J. De Pablo Valenciano, and J. C. Gázquez-Abad, “Worldwide research on circular economy and environment: A bibliometric analysis,” Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, vol. 15, no. 12, p. 2699, 2018.
J. Kirchherr, D. Reike, and M. Hekkert, “Conceptualizing the circular economy: An analysis of 114 definitions,” Resour. Conserv. Recycl., vol. 127, pp. 221–232, 2017.
K. Niinimäki, Sustainable fashion in a circular economy. Aalto University, 2018.
J.-G. Rosenboom, R. Langer, and G. Traverso, “Bioplastics for a circular economy,” Nat. Rev. Mater., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 117–137, 2022.
D. L. M. Nascimento et al., “Exploring Industry 4.0 technologies to enable circular economy practices in a manufacturing context: A business model proposal,” J. Manuf. Technol. Manag., vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 607–627, 2019.
A. L. Brooks, S. Wang, and J. R. Jambeck, “The Chinese import ban and its impact on global plastic waste trade,” Sci. Adv., vol. 4, no. 6, p. eaat0131, 2018.
K. R. Vanapalli et al., “Challenges and strategies for effective plastic waste management during and post COVID-19 pandemic,” Sci. Total Environ., vol. 750, p. 141514, 2021.
P. Stegmann, M. Londo, and M. Junginger, “The circular bioeconomy: Its elements and role in European bioeconomy clusters,” Resour. Conserv. Recycl. X, vol. 6, p. 100029, 2020.
M. S. Qureshi et al., “Pyrolysis of plastic waste: Opportunities and challenges,” J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis, vol. 152, p. 104804, 2020.
A.-S. Nizami et al., “Waste biorefineries: Enabling circular economies in developing countries,” Bioresour. Technol., vol. 241, pp. 1101–1117, 2017.
R. Kumar et al., “Impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystem services, sustainable development goals, and need to focus on circular economy and policy interventions,” Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 17, p. 9963, 2021.
B. Geueke, K. Groh, and J. Muncke, “Food packaging in the circular economy: Overview of chemical safety aspects for commonly used materials,” J. Clean. Prod., vol. 193, pp. 491–505, 2018.
P. J. Landrigan et al., “Human health and ocean pollution,” Ann. Glob. Heal., vol. 86, no. 1, 2020.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto, Firdayetti Firdayetti
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Facebook 
Instagram 
Twitter 
Youtube 
+62 821 1557 5700
westscience.journals@gmail.com