Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation: Pathways and Applications for a Greener Future, Volume 2

This volume focuses on practical applications, innovative strategies, and regional case studies showcasing circular economy practices across sectors and geographies. It brings together insights from scholars and practitioners spanning a diverse set of economies. Covering themes such as sustainable finance, agriculture, fashion, healthcare, and e-waste management, the book highlights both challenges and transformative opportunities in implementing circular models. With a blend of policy analysis, quantitative tools, and indigenous knowledge systems, it offers a multidimensional understanding of how circular economy principles can drive sustainable development. This book is an essential read for academics, policymakers, business leaders, and sustainability advocates seeking actionable solutions in the global transition to circularity.

Dr Pardeep Singh is presently an Assistant Professor (Department of Environmental Studies, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India). He obtained his master’s degree. From the Department of Environmental Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He obtained his doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology ( Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. He has published more than 65 papers in international journals. He has also edited more than 75 books with various global publishers.

Dr. Shikha Daga is an Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce at PGDAV College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, and has completed her M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. She has authored and edited several books and published research papers in reputed journals. Her academic interests include ESG, corporate governance, financial management, and sustainability. She has been involved in national and international conferences as a session chair and co-chair and has also contributed as a reviewer for Scopus-indexed journals. Through her teaching and research, she continues to engage with emerging trends in commerce and finance.

Dr Kiran Yadav is presently an Assistant Professor (Department of Commerce, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India). She has completed her bachelor’s from the University of Delhi and her master’s from ICFAI University, Dehradun.  She received her doctorate from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana.  She has published several research papers in Scopus, ABDC  journals, and many edited books. Her research area includes behavioural finance, FinTech innovation, green finance, ESG, and sustainable finance.

Dr. Vandana Mishra is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Studies and the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies for Mountain & Hill Environment (CISMHE) at the University of Delhi. She is also the Project-In-Charge of the Biodiversity Parks Programme of the University of Delhi-Delhi Development Authority. An accomplished researcher, Dr. Mishra specializes in Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprospecting, focusing on the bioremediation of industrial effluents using microbes and enzymes.

She has published over 70 research papers in high-impact international journals and has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the SERB Women Excellence Award and the INSA Young Scientist Medal. Dr. Mishra has also served as a Visiting Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. Her interdisciplinary research significantly contributes to environmental restoration and sustainable practices.