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Walter Vermeulen is an Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University. His research focuses on governance and sustainable production-consumption systems, with an emphasis on the transition to a circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Vermeulen has lectured on business sustainability innovation and has explored innovative governance approaches to sustainable development. He has played an active role in the International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS), previously serving as its President. Bringing extensive experience as an environmental scientist, he advocates for the widespread adoption of circular strategies and emphasizes the importance of financial policy incentives to promote the use of recycled materials in new products. His research also investigates how government regulations can discourage circular options through tightening rules. Currently, Vermeulen is engaged in research aimed at scaling innovative recycling technologies and processes, which are crucial for advancing the circular transition. He is focused on developing methods to measure the hidden costs of unsustainable products, applying a social science perspective to analyze governance practices in sustainable development across various sectors.
Department of Psychology