A roadmap towards circular economies in pharma logistics based on returnable transport items enhanced with Industry 4.0 technologies

Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 206, P. 107615 - 107615

Published: April 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Decoding the influence of servitization on green transformation in manufacturing firms: The moderating effect of artificial intelligence

Energy Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 139, P. 107875 - 107875

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Analyzing the SWOT of circular economy development in established industrial zones: A case study from Cyprus

Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 101513 - 101513

Published: March 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Universal Circular Cities Declaration to Achieve Global Sustainability

Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 209, P. 107757 - 107757

Published: June 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Circular economy adoption in MSMEs: unveiling enablers and barriers

International Journal of Development Issues, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Purpose The study aims to explore the enablers and barriers adoption of circular economy (CE) practices in micro, small medium enterprises (MSMEs) examine how these factors differ between developed developing countries. Design/methodology/approach research uses a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology identify key CE MSMEs. SLR process involved detailed search analysis relevant academic articles from Scopus Web Science databases, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines ensure transparency. Findings identifies 19 16 Technological upgrades are factor helping MSMEs successfully implement practices, while financial constraints main challenge they face, according studies both Originality/value This contributes existing body by not only identifying primary that either support or impede implementation but also classifying them countries provide policymakers MSME stakeholders with valuable insights on enhancing taking into account particular faced each group individually.

Language: Английский

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Zero waste solutions in hospitality: technology alignment and agile management practices for responsible consumption and production of food

Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 31

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

Technology alignment in managing end-of-life products to overcome sustainability issues has drawn increasing attention the food and hospitality industry. Recent literature on sustainable agile practices industry recognizes importance of reusing waste materials at their end life. The current study examines mediating role that management plays relationship between consumption production from viewpoint companies. research employs a sequential mixed method design involving quantitative qualitative analysis. suggested model was empirically tested using information gathered 298 respondents recruited through Prolific. After that, post hoc exploration carried out by analyzing 24 interviews identified study. We discover are antecedents for responsible production. findings highlight firms must consider achieve more socially practices. Further, we find technology is not necessary condition enhance or weaken indirect effect (food waste) within This work advances theoretical practical knowledge conservation natural resource

Language: Английский

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Requirements for the Transformation towards Returnable Transport Item-Enabled Circular Economies in the Austrian Parcel Industry

Tehnički glasnik, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 254 - 261

Published: May 15, 2024

The European Green Deal sets the ambitious targets of establishing first climate neutral continent by 2050 and reducing emissions a minimum 55% 2030. In order to move involved stakeholders action, Commission has formulated proposals for regulations. One such proposal defines legal framework force industries reduce environmental burden caused packaging waste. A major waste producer is parcel service industry (CEP; courier, express, parcel) it serves. Once put into place EU member states, new laws will all players in these sectors increase business innovations circular economies, which are based on principles recycling reuse. Circular economies can be achieved implementation returnable transport items (RTI) integrated with Industry 4.0 technologies. ongoing research project ReKEP, largely funded Austrian Federal Ministry Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation Technology, investigates potential impacts RTI-based industry. project’s particular interest identify requirements most relevant stakeholder groups CEP successful transformation towards RTI-enabled economies. For this purpose, we conducted interviews leaders decision-makers 10 organizations, including producers, retailers, contractors Economic Chamber. This paper summarizes interview results, indicate that, despite recognizing high RTIs reaching ecological sustainability goals, contemporary awareness concomitant responsibility take action seems too low implementation. study outcome suggests that development RTI should focus operational workers line managers from transformations

Language: Английский

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Integrating Returnable and Disposable Packaging for Navigating Disruptions in Automotive Supply Chains

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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From awareness to practice: Insights from the managers of Finnish circular economy pioneering companies

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 480, P. 144150 - 144150

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unlocking the Circular Economy Potential in the Textiles and Fashion Industries of Japan: Opportunities for European Businesses

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 144491 - 144491

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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