CIRCULAR ECONOMY – PERCEPTION OF ITS ESSENCE AND COMPARISON OF SELECTED INDICATORS IN SLOVAKIA AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Cirkulárna ekonomika – vnímanie jej podstaty a porovnanie vybraných indikátorov na Slovensku a v Českej republike
Published: 8.10.2024
https://doi.org/10.24040/aap.2024.21.1.69-82
Abstract: The circular economy (CE) is crucial for achieving sustainable development by minimizing waste and optimizing resource use. This study aimed to compare the perception of the CE concept in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through a questionnaire survey and analyze the development of selected CE indicators. The respondents were stakeholders involved in the relevant issue, meeting the condition of operating within the forestry and wood industry sector in the analyzed countries. The results revealed that a majority of respondents in both countries were familiar with the CE concept and recognized its importance for sustainable development. Statistical analysis indicated positive trends in Resource Productivity and Circular Material Use Rate in both countries, highlighting progress towards sustainable economic practices. However, the need for continuous awareness-raising efforts remains evident.
Keywords: circular economy, sustainable development, resource productivity, circular material use rate, comparative analysis
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LESNÍKOVA, P.; SCHMIDTOVÁ, J.; IVANIČOVÁ, P. and POTKÁNY, M. Circular Economy – Perception of Its Essence and Comparison of Selected Indicators in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Acta aerarii publici. Online. vol. 21 (2024), no. 1, pp. 69 – 82. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24040/aap.2024.21.1.69-82. [accessed YYYY-MM-DD].