The role of SMEs in the transition to a circular food system

The main aim of this master’s thesis is to study the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transition to a circular economy. In particular, the aim is to understand the views of SMEs operating in the Finnish food system, the views of Finnish experts in the circular economy, and al...

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Main Author: Rovira Antonell, Meritxell
Other Authors: Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu, Taloustieteet, Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2022
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