Empowering Middle School Students for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Circular Economy Principles with Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Youth entrepreneurship education combined with the circular economy concepts provides a promising framework for tackling sustainability issues. To assess how well circular economy-driven strategies promote sustainability awareness and entrepreneurial abilities in middle school pupils, this study used a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis (SLRBA). Using databases like ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus, the main focus was research from 2013 to 2024. Important findings show that although instructors and students have good attitudes toward circular economy principles, their application is hampered by a lack of knowledge and resources. Although they encountered structural obstacles, interdisciplinary approaches such as project-based learning and flipped classrooms improved critical thinking and participation. To prepare kids for the demands of a sustainable workforce, youth entrepreneurship education greatly increased resilience, optimism, and entrepreneurial intention. However, more comprehensive implementation was constrained by policy gaps and a dependence on temporary fixes. To create inclusive, comprehensive, and future-ready learning environments that support global sustainability goals, this study highlights the significance of systemic frameworks, experiential learning, and focused policy reforms.