Integrating Circular Economy and Laudato Si
A Christian Framework for Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4314367 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yong-Gil Lee (0000-0002-4646-4957, Inha University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 326 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel16030326 |
| OpenAlex | W4408160940 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 38 |
The circular economy and Laudato Si' share a common vision for addressing environmental, ecological, and social challenges through sustainability, justice, and paradigm change. The circular economy moves beyond the linear "take-make-dispose" model by promoting resource efficiency, waste elimination, and the regeneration of natural systems. Similarly, Laudato Si' calls for integral ecology, recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental, social, economic, and cultural systems. Both emphasize practical actions, such as transitioning to renewable energy, promoting responsible waste management, and adopting regenerative agricultural practices to restore our ecosystems. Ethical consumption, simplicity, and moderation are central to both frameworks, encouraging shifts toward reuse, repair, and shared resources as common platforms to reduce overconsumption. Social justice remains a priority, with a focus on supporting marginalized populations unequally affected by ecological crises. Education and international cooperation are essential to achieving these goals, fostering ecological awareness, and coordinating policies to drive systemic change. The circular economy and Laudato Si' provide a transformative pathway to restore harmony between humanity, nature, and society by promoting balance, equity, and sustainability
Biology · Business · Circular economy · Economics · Environmental ethics · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Environmental stewardship · Geography · Political science · Sustainable development · Christian Theology and Mission · Philosophy · Religion, Ecology, and Ethics · Ecology
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The Relevance of Circular Economy Practices to the Sustainable Development Goals
An Exploration of Marian Spiritual Practices
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |