Identifying critical technology actors in waste flow management

Waste flow business ecosystems include numerous actors ranging from regulatory bodies actively involved in numerous business and non-governmental actors. High amount of actors can be considered as an entry barrier for new technological actors. Yet, business potential that relates on waste flow management is enormous globally but without conceptualizing the ecosystem in detail level, the business potential might not be fully discovered. In the present study we followed existent insights in literature and applied business ecosystem theories into Brazilian waste flow business. Based on our framework, critical technology actors can be identified in the waste flow management and possibilities they enable may be revealed. We also discuss fruitful avenues to continue the research further.