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With 25.8 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, SMEs represent an essential role in the European economy, thus having a significant cumulative impact on the environment. One measure to reduce these environmental impacts is the implementation of circular practices, enabling waste prevention and resource efficiency. To support enterprises moving from linear to circular practices, numerous methods and tools have been developed. However, while these tools can offer substantial benefits to enterprises, there is a need to explore whether they are tailored to the specific needs of SMEs that may face cost or time constraints. This study addresses this gap by systematically reviewing and evaluating currently available circular economy tools, focusing on online visibility and ease of access for SMEs. The findings reveal access barriers, such as mandatory registration and difficulty discovering suitable tools, along with a clear lack of SME-specific solutions. These insights offer practical value for both researchers and SMEs seeking more targeted sustainability solutions.

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Tools and Methods Supporting SMEs in Implementing Circular Practices

  • 会议论文

  • 出版模式：

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Jessica Fink,
  • Thomas Potempa,
  • Max Juraschek,
  • Klaus Bolze,
  • Suharshi De Silva,
  • Deborah Huber,
  • Dietrich Albert,
  • Erich Weichselgartner,
  • Aurora Dimache,
  • David Gorman,
  • Max Ehleben

摘要

With 25.8 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, SMEs represent an essential role in the European economy, thus having a significant cumulative impact on the environment. One measure to reduce these environmental impacts is the implementation of circular practices, enabling waste prevention and resource efficiency. To support enterprises moving from linear to circular practices, numerous methods and tools have been developed. However, while these tools can offer substantial benefits to enterprises, there is a need to explore whether they are tailored to the specific needs of SMEs that may face cost or time constraints. This study addresses this gap by systematically reviewing and evaluating currently available circular economy tools, focusing on online visibility and ease of access for SMEs. The findings reveal access barriers, such as mandatory registration and difficulty discovering suitable tools, along with a clear lack of SME-specific solutions. These insights offer practical value for both researchers and SMEs seeking more targeted sustainability solutions.