The transition to a Circular Economy (CE) presents a paradigm shift, emphasizing sustainability, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The existing literature extensively covers the principles and benefits of CE, but there is a notable gap in understanding how these practices are implemented at a local level. Specifically, there is a lack of detailed insights into the localized challenges, adaptation processes, and contextual factors influencing the adoption of circular practices. Additionally, the implications for different types of stakeholders and the effectiveness of localized strategies remain underexplored. By employing causal loop diagrams to depict system dynamics, interactions, and connections inherent in the transition to a CE, this research delves into the significance of understanding the complexities of circularity within a specific localized context. We draw qualitative data from semi-structured interviews and workshops with participants from key stakeholders within the textile and clothing sector in the Southwest of England. We find that legislation has a different impact on multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their CE engagement. We also find that, while the flow of materials from MNCs to SMEs fosters regional innovation and knowledge-sharing, it does not always facilitate inter-organizational learning. Finally, both MNCs and SMEs recognize the CE's potential for job creation, which highlights the need for more effective knowledge exchange strategies between businesses of different sizes. The study concludes that balancing CE principles with profit-driven pressures remains a significant challenge for both those founded on circular principles and those who are gradually incorporating CE principles into their organisation.

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解开循环性：英格兰服装和纺织行业向区域循环经济过渡


向循环经济 （CE） 的过渡带来了范式转变，强调可持续性、资源效率和减少浪费。现有文献广泛涵盖了 CE 的原则和好处，但在理解如何在地方层面实施这些做法方面存在显着差距。具体来说，缺乏对影响采用循环实践的本地化挑战、适应过程和背景因素的详细见解。此外，对不同类型利益相关者的影响以及本地化战略的有效性仍未得到充分探索。通过使用因果循环图来描述向 CE 过渡中固有的系统动力学、交互和连接，本研究深入探讨了在特定局部环境中理解循环性复杂性的重要性。我们从与英格兰西南部纺织和服装行业主要利益相关者的参与者进行的半结构化访谈和研讨会中获取定性数据。我们发现，立法对跨国公司 （MNC） 和中小型企业 （SME） 的 CE 参与有不同的影响。我们还发现，虽然材料从跨国公司到中小企业的流动促进了区域创新和知识共享，但它并不总是促进组织间学习。最后，跨国公司和中小企业都认识到 CE 创造就业机会的潜力，这凸显了不同规模的企业之间需要更有效的知识交流策略。 该研究得出的结论是，平衡 CE 原则与利润驱动压力对于那些建立在循环原则之上的公司和那些逐渐将 CE 原则纳入其组织的人来说都是一个重大挑战。