Circular economy, varieties of capitalism and technology diffusion: Anaerobic digestion in Sweden and Paraná

The transition to a circular economy relies on systems that facilitate waste recovery and recirculation of resources. These are based certain enabling technologies. aim this paper is explain how socio-economic structures influence the diffusion such It applies framework built societal embedding varieties capitalism compare anaerobic digestion (AD) in Sweden northern Europe Paraná southern Brazil. Both have experienced accelerated AD, but there significant differences respective patterns. comparative analysis points tradeoff between system complexity speed diffusion. illustrates AD can be presented as solution various problems, it further shows specific problems gain attention shape By showing appointment problem owners, their agency, legitimate forms institutional support, demonstrates economic condition technology