In
the
nationwide
effort
to
address
environmental
issues
caused
by
solid
waste,
more
than
100
cities
in
China
have
been
included
list
of
national
Zero
Waste
City
(ZWC)
construction
projects.
However,
absence
a
standardized
evaluation
method
hinders
quantitative
comparisons
among
these
cities.
To
overcome
this
challenge,
comprehensive
five-dimension
was
developed,
taking
into
account
both
indicators
and
city-specific
indicator
systems.
After
system
transformed
an
one,
data
processing
weight
assignment
methods
were
applied
obtain
results
for
each
dimension
using
linear
weighted
synthesis.
Subsequently,
By
combining
from
individual
dimensions,
overall
score
derived.
Meanwhile,
utilizing
obstacle
analysis
models
scores,
critical
areas
requiring
attention
ZWC
could
be
identified.
Empirical
research
conducted
on
Shenzhen
following
framework.
The
revealed
several
key
findings:
1)
performance
increased
significantly
58.9
108.3
after
implementation
pilot
project.
2)
dimensions
Management
Measure,
Support
Capacity,
Characteristic
had
achieved
or
approached
full
indicating
commendable
progress.
Level
still
room
improvement.
3)
While
industrial
waste
management
reached
excellent
level
agricultural
proved
manageable,
challenges
persisted
domestic
landfill
disposal.
These
aspects
are
considered
weak
points
that
may
require
longer-term
efforts
due
inherent
objective
conditions.
Oeconomia Copernicana,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 833 - 859
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Research
background:
In
order
to
tackle
climate
change
and
ensure
Paris
agreements
are
met,
countries
forced
look
for
alternative
ways
of
producing,
consuming,
wasting
adopt
a
circular
economy.
Reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions
becomes
one
the
key
elements.
The
demand
electricity
is
increasing,
most
derive
from
energy
sector.
Because
that,
it
crucial
transition
fossil
fuels
renewable
energy.
Renewable
energy,
as
part
economy,
also
contributes
sustainable
development.
Only
efficient
implementation
economy
practices
can
that
development
goals
achieved.
Purpose
article:
study
aims
at
determining
efficiency
European
Union
implementing
through
attain
SDGs.
focuses
on
significance
tool
achieve
highlights
progress
achieved
in
SDG
EU.
Methods:
For
assessment
represented
by
indicators,
data
envelopment
analysis
(DEA)
was
performed.
Findings
&
value
added:
This
presents
relation
importance
achieving
SDGs
helps
understand
how
transforms
into
necessary
actions
needed
improve.
Based
results,
Sweden,
Luxembourg,
Ireland,
Latvia,
Estonia,
Malta,
Netherlands
Bulgaria
considered
countries,
while
Austria
least
efficient.
Unused
solar
wind
power
potential
slow
down
development;
however,
EU
programs
strategies
help
move
towards
clean
goals.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 4188 - 4188
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
The
consistent
rise
of
the
per
capita
waste
generation
rate
has
led
to
an
escalation
quantities
and
need
expand
disposal
methods.
Efforts
develop
clean
affordable
energy
systems
are
increasingly
linked
waste-to-energy
as
part
transition
a
circular
economy
(CE).
A
resource-efficient
business
model
within
CE
offers
variety
environmentally
friendly
management
options
based
on
their
overall
environmental
impacts
but
also
makes
efficient
use
available
resources
technologies
convert
different
types
into
energy,
which
helps
reduce
adverse
effects
environment
create
additional
sources.
This
research
aims
identify
innovative
solutions
foster
implementation
more
model.
methodology
is
qualitative
quantitative
research,
triangulation,
material
flow
assessment,
dynamics.
value
this
study
analysis
existing
plant
case
studies
set
recommendations
appropriate
models
for
countries
that
at
early
stage
evaluation
such
facilities.
found
plants
critical
achieving
EU’s
targets
by
2035.
findings
highlight
importance
supporting
mechanisms
in
sector,
structural
funds,
industry
primarily
focuses
societal
health
safety
protection,
alongside
resource
efficiency
circularity
potential.
Quality & Quantity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(5), P. 4703 - 4713
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
This
work
exhibits
an
extensive
panel
dataset
and
data
descriptor
on
the
crowdfunding-renewable
energy
nexus.
new
source
of
may
find
large
use
in
economics,
econometrics
policy,
as
well
financial
microfinance
analysis.
The
referred
is
made
4704
observations
to
related
crowdfunding
campaigns
from
2009
2021.
Data
can
be
used
for
diverse
studies
analysis,
especially
socioeconomic
environmental
aspects
innovation
efficiency
investigations.
contribution
offered
by
this
paper
correlation
between
two
salient
first
time.
We
have
cross-referenced
with
sustainable
orientation
countries.
extrapolated
datasets—i.e.,
Zephyr
Bureau
Van
Dijk
World
Bank’s
Development
Indicators—form
a
that
serves
tool,
guide,
future
renewable
energy,
fintech,
economic,
entrepreneurship
issues.
Moreover,
stimulate
development
policies
strategies
aimed
at
supporting
transition
towards
circular
economy
creating
positive
externalities
scale
increasing
social
welfare
resilience
applications.
