Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa)
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- Do environmental and cleaner production practices lead to circular and sustainability performance? Evidence from Colombian manufacturing firms(2023) Mora-Contreras, R. (Rafael); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Mejía-Villa, A. (Andrés); Hernández-Salazar, G. (Giovanni); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Torres-Guevara, L.E. (Luz Elba); Carrillo-Hermosilla, J. (Javier)The implementation of activities close to the circular economy (CE), such as environmental management system (EMS) and cleaner production (CP) practices, and their relationships, are expected to have positive effects on the circular and sustainability performance. However, current research has provided results in which the effects are diffuse, contradictory, or even negative in some cases. Given the need for more consensus on the relationship between CE-related practices and sustainability performance, we investigated the effect of EMSs and CP prac-tices, and their interactions on companies' circular and sustainability performance. This longitudinal study used official Colombian government data of 1544 manufacturing companies from 2012 to 2019, considering impact assessment and structural equation modeling. Our results clarify which elements of circular and sustainability performance have and have not been affected by the implementation of these practices and their interactions, highlighting important challenges for theory, practice, and society. In this regard, manufacturing companies that adopt EMSs, CP or both practices obtain benefits related to the sale of certain waste, the reuse of water and the creation of green jobs and improvements in their organizational performance. However, adopting such practices does not necessarily imply waste circularity. Moreover, our findings guide management decision-making on which practices to implement to achieve better performance. We also evidence limited sustainable value creation by industries in social terms. Finally, we recommend the strategic implementation of CE and the development of new business models enabled by systemic eco-innovations and technology for sustainable value creation.
- Training for sustainability through biomimicry and creative problem-solving processes(2023) Mejía-Villa, A. (Andrés); Cabra, J. (John); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Torres-Guevara, L.E. (Luz Elba); Jaca, C. (Carmen)Biomimicry is a sustainable design strategy that harnesses the understanding of nature and its efficient resource utilization. However, the academic literature needs comprehensive methodol-ogies for applying biomimicry across various fields of study and professions. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of teaching a fusion of biomimicry and Creative Problem Solving (CPS) processes to management students tasked with designing eco-innovative products.Equipped with prior training in sustainability, biomimicry, creativity, and innovation, the students undertook a challenge to create a sustainable backpack using biomimicry within the CPS framework. To evaluate the training's effectiveness, systematic content analysis was applied to assess the usefulness and features of students' output. Additionally, a survey was administered to gauge the impact of this experience on the students' learning.The results suggest that the CPS approach effectively facilitated the students' development of sustainable products, even without a background in natural sciences, resource availability, or technology. These findings encourage the development of training workshops for future managers who may initially doubt their ability to propose sustainable products. Furthermore, insights from these pilot courses may inspire educators and the broader academic community to incorporate sustainable design strategies into their curriculum, leveraging valuable creative skills to address global challenges and future employment opportunities.
- Beyond the Circular Economy Theory: Implementation Methodology for Industrial SMEs.(OmniaScience., 2021) Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Torres-Guevara, L.E. (Luz Elba)Purpose: The circular economy has multiple benefits and opportunities to achieve sustainability and a better future for the next generations. The purpose of this paper is to propose a methodology that guides step-by-step any industrial SMEs in the transition from the linear to a circular model. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a crucial role in the sustainable development transition, considering that they represent most of the world's companies. Design/methodology/approach: To develop this methodology, two research techniques were used: a focus group and storyboarding. Findings: The resulting methodology, called Ecopyme, comprises five steps: 1) Firm identity, 2) Diagnosis, 3) Planning, 4) Get the ball rolling, and 5) Assessment and feedback. In addition, two key criteria that must be included in the whole process were identified: value creation in the firm through a circular economy and organization commitment from the top management to the staff. Research limitations/implications: The Ecopyme methodology has two limitations: It does not propose either implementation tools or involve consumers and actors at the meso (e.g., eco-industrial parks) and macro (e.g., cities, provinces, countries) levels. Practical implications: This study will help policymakers understand the SMEs' perspective and remove barriers that may hinder the paradigm shift. The methodology is also a useful tool for consultants and entrepreneurs to incorporate the circular economy (CE) principles into their business. Originality/value: In the CE literature, little attention has been paid to proposing a structured methodology to implement CE in SMEs. Thus, the study provides a step-by-step methodology that guides any industrial SMEs to transition from linear to circular. Also, it provides additional evidence concerning the importance of human commitment in changing firms' paradigm because people can encourage the adoption of responsible production practices if firms commit CEOs, sustainability managers, and staff.
- Circular economy: Relationship with the evolution of the concept of sustainability and strategies for its implementation(Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Montevideo., 2017) Jaca-García, C. (Carmen); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa)La economía circular es un paradigma que tiene como objetivo generar prosperidad económica, proteger el medio ambiente y prevenir la contaminación, facilitando así el desarrollo sostenible. El creciente interés de gobiernos, industria y sociedad en la implementación de la economía circular, nos ha llevado a indagar sobre su conexión directa con el fin último de este paradigma: la sostenibilidad. Para ello se ha realizado un análisis de los artículos científicos publicados en este último siglo acerca de este tema. Como resultado se concluye que la Economía Circular es un paradigma de actuación que ha evolucionado a partir del concepto de sostenibilidad y su aplicación en la economía, la sociedad, y el cuidado necesario del ambiente que nos rodea. Así, la Economía Circular se ha convertido en un paradigma que busca el desarrollo sostenible, proponiendo diferentes estrategias en toda la cadena de producción y uso de los productos y servicios. Para este propósito el artículo propone cinco campos de acción concretos y presenta estrategias de diseño sostenible para conseguir la circularidad en los procesos, permitiendo la producción y consumo sostenible.
- Key strategies, resources, and capabilities for implementing circular economy in industrial small and medium enterprises(Wiley, 2019) Jaca-García, C. (Carmen); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Baumgartner, R.J. (Rupert J.); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Santos, J. (Javier)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are key actors in the implementation of the circular economy (CE) concept as a basis for creating sustainable societies. Thus, the main objective of this study is to identify key strategies and resources that may favor CE implementation in SMEs. These key strategies should encourage SMEs to develop eco-innovations to gain competitive advantage and create and capture value that is coherent with nature. A mixed-method approach that consisted of a literature review and a focus group for gathering qualitative data was used. This focus group was made up of experts such as researchers and practitioners from universities, sustainable SMEs, and consultancy firms in Spain. A set of strategies and internal and external factors were identified to help SMEs to implement the CE. Finally, some useful dynamic capabilities for implementing the CE in business performance were identified.
- ECO-labels as a multidimensional research topic: Trends and opportunities(Elsevier, 2016-05) Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Mejía-Villa, A. (Andrés); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Alfaro-Tanco, J.A. (José Antonio)This study analyzes the importance of ecolabels as an eco-innovation tool that can contribute to the sustainable design, production and consumption of products. Our research has a dual objective. The first is to build a theoretical framework that explains the relationship between ecolabels and eco-innovation, their determinants (demand, supply; and institutional and political influences) and the dimensions that arise from them. Second, according to this framework, a systematic literature review was carried out to identify the trends and opportunities in ecolabeling as a multidimensional topic, from empirical, geographical and sectorial perspective. The main contributions of this paper are a proposal for cyclical ecolabeling innovation process, an understanding of the ecolabeling dimensions according to the studies analyzed, and ecolabel performance in the market. Additionally, the systematic literature review revealed that ecolabels have been mainly explored in food sectors and, developed countries, and researchers tend to assess their performance from the dimension of market dynamics.
- Increasing Engineering Students’ Involvement in Circular Economy Practices.(Universidad de Montevideo. Facultad de Ingeniería., 2018) Jaca-García, C. (Carmen); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Lleó-de-Nalda, A.(Alvaro)The circular economyhas become a topic of intense interest for policymakers, scholars and business managers because it has proven to bea new paradigm to achieve the sustainability of our society. However, the main efforts made in thecircular economy cannot be limited tothe actions ofprofessional or experts. We believe that if we intend to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, we mustteach present generations the principles for achievingeconomic, social and environmentalsustainability in the short, mediumand long-term. This paper highlights the use of participatory guided activitiesinstead of traditional coursesto teach and engage engineering students with circular economy practices.
- Key elements in assessing circular economy implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises(John Wiley and Sons, 2018) Jaca-García, C. (Carmen); Viles-Díez, E. (Elisabeth); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa)
- Unraveling the effect of circular economy practices on companies' sustainability performance: Evidence from a literature review(2023) Mora-Contreras, R. (Rafael); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Mejía-Villa, A. (Andrés); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa); Torres-Guevara, L.E. (Luz Elba)
- Economía circular: Relación con la evolución del concepto de sostenibilidad y estrategias para su implementación(Universidad de Montevideo: Facultad de Ingeniería, 2017) Jaca-García, C. (Carmen); Ormazabal-Goenaga, M. (Marta); Prieto-Sandoval, V. (Vanessa)