Evolution of waste and circular economy: pre-and post‑Covid‑19
Waste generation is a serious problem in both developed and developing countries, exacerbated by Covid-19. In recent years, circular economy is a promising solution to sustainable waste management. Therefore, this study aims to present the evolution of waste and circular economy research before,...
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Springer Nature
2025
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| Summary: | Waste generation is a serious problem in both developed and developing countries, exacerbated
by Covid-19. In recent years, circular economy is a promising solution to sustainable
waste management. Therefore, this study aims to present the evolution of waste and circular
economy research before, during and after Covid-19. A bibliometric analysis of 1,149
scientific articles from the Scopus database in July 2023 was conducted, using Microsoft
Excel, Vosviewer and biblioshiny. The results were obtained using standard bibliometric
indicators such as publication and citation trends, influential countries, institutions, authors
and sources, and keyword analysis. The results show that the number of publications and
citations in this field has increased tremendously over the years, indicating the importance
of knowledge for both developed and developing countries. The main actors in this field
are both developed (European) and developing countries/institutions. Many sources of the
publications are from reputable journals. Keyword analysis shows that waste management
is the main topic before and after Covid-19, with plastic and agricultural waste being more
prominent after Covid-19. The findings provide some direction for future research and
underline the importance of using appropriate tools to undertake a thorough bibliometric
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