Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices

Rubee Singh; Akshay Singh; Aastha Jain; Vikas Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0_11

Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices

Rubee Singh^*, Akshay Singh, Aastha Jain, Vikas Kumar

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Abstract

The shift from linear to circular economic models is critical for addressing resource depletion and environmental challenges. Blockchain technology, with its attributes of transparency, traceability, and decentralized data management, provides innovative solutions to enhance circular economy (CE) practices. This study develops a conceptual framework to integrate blockchain into CE, focusing on optimizing environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Through an extensive review, the study identifies blockchain’s role in tracking material lifecycles, reducing waste, and automating processes like recycling through smart contracts. Findings reveal that blockchain-enabled CE practices minimize greenhouse gas emissions, reduce operational costs, and enhance resource efficiency. Additionally, these practices create green jobs, promote fair labor standards, and foster community engagement. The study concludes that blockchain-powered CE strategies significantly support sustainability goals but require addressing challenges like energy consumption and IoT integration. This research offers actionable strategies for implementing blockchain-enabled CE systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability
Editors	Rubee Singh, Wasswa Shafik, Vikas Kumar
Publisher	Springer Cham
Pages	161-175
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031891830
ISBN (Print)	9783031891823
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0_11 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0
Publication status	Published - 27 Jul 2025

Publication series

Name	Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes
Publisher	Springer Cham
ISSN (Print)	2345-7651
ISSN (Electronic)	2345-766X

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Blockchain technology
Circular economy
Efficient management
Organizational practices
Sustainability

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Singh, R., Singh, A., Jain, A., & Kumar, V. (2025). Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices. In R. Singh, W. Shafik, & V. Kumar (Eds.), Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability (pp. 161-175). (Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes). Springer Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0_11, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0

Singh, Rubee ; Singh, Akshay ; Jain, Aastha et al. / Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy : Strategies for sustainable organizational practices. Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability. editor / Rubee Singh ; Wasswa Shafik ; Vikas Kumar. Springer Cham, 2025. pp. 161-175 (Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes).

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Singh, R, Singh, A, Jain, A & Kumar, V 2025, Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices. in R Singh, W Shafik & V Kumar (eds), Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability. Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes, Springer Cham, pp. 161-175. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0_11, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0

Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices. / Singh, Rubee; Singh, Akshay; Jain, Aastha et al.
Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability. ed. / Rubee Singh; Wasswa Shafik; Vikas Kumar. Springer Cham, 2025. p. 161-175 (Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes).

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Singh R, Singh A, Jain A, Kumar V. Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices. In Singh R, Shafik W, Kumar V, editors, Blockchain Technologies for Smart Circular Economy and Organisational Sustainability. Springer Cham. 2025. p. 161-175. (Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0_11, 10.1007/978-3-031-89183-0

Blockchain-enabled smart circular economy: Strategies for sustainable organizational practices

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