Re-thinking the Academic Role in the Circular Economy Discourse

Abstract The article discusses the debate that calls academy and generation of scientific production to contribute substantial contributions public policy from areas Circular Economy - CE, especially for industrial sectors have a high economic environmental impact. bibliometric review (30 years) allows arguing limitations in face challenges posed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regulation political instrumentation. results show investigative biases institutional order food packaging industry has massified towards consumption single-use glasses (SUG). discussion states knowledge should re-evaluate social responsibility without bias thematic trends. Finally, it is proposed academic focus on incentives efficient minimizes massive materials.