Dumlupınar Üniversitesi İİBF Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 26 - 43
Published: June 24, 2024
As
the
global
population
continues
to
grow,
it
is
reasonable
anticipate
a
rise
in
production
and
consumption
levels,
leading
increased
waste
generation.
With
aim
of
achieving
sustainable
development
transitioning
towards
circular
economy
(CE),
nowadays,
there
has
been
paradigm
shift
away
from
traditional
linear
economic
model
prioritizing
management
practices
that
emphasize
reintegration
valuable
resources
into
system.
In
this
sense,
CE
requires
substantial
changes
frameworks,
prompting
EU
incorporate
eight
relevant
criteria,
including
material
footprint,
resource
productivity,
generation
per
capita,
assess
countries'
progress
perspective.
To
ascertain
current
status
member
states
Türkiye,
study
conducts
comparative
multi-criteria
analysis.
The
results
indicate
Croatia
consistently
ranked
at
top
both
analyses,
followed
by
Latvia
Slovakia.
certain
years,
countries
like
Czechia,
Netherlands,
Spain
demonstrated
notable
performances.
On
other
hand,
Türkiye
showed
moderate
performance
2008
2020,
invariably
hovering
around
10th
position
throughout
much
period.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 3053 - 3053
Published: April 6, 2024
The
convergence
of
industry
4.0
technologies
with
supply
chain
operations
and
sustainability
initiatives
has
sparked
interest
in
integrating
quality
management
these
advancements,
termed
SCQM
4.0.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
spanning
1998
to
2023,
analyzing
232
papers,
unveiled
key
trends,
identified
research
gaps,
outlined
a
future
agenda
for
culminated
the
development
theoretical
framework
geared
towards
fostering
within
circular
economy
framework,
encompassing
economic,
social,
environmental
dimensions.
Notably,
study
implies
rising
enthusiasm
leveraging
tools
such
as
internet
things,
blockchain,
traceability
systems,
smart
packaging
enhance
operations.
Additionally,
it
proposes
strategies
aimed
at
achieving
holistic
objectives
economies,
underscoring
implications
further
scholarly
inquiry
this
dynamic
field.
To
promote
digitalization,
stakeholders
should
analyze
gaps
develop
practical
implementation
plans
using
framework.
exploratory
qualitative
investigations
among
organizations
industries
be
conducted
identify
essential
components
sustainable
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 1405 - 1405
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Efficient
municipal
solid
waste
management
is
a
critical
global
challenge.
This
study
investigated
the
implementation
of
real-time
monitoring
systems
by
LIPOR,
association
in
northern
Portugal,
to
enhance
collection
operations.
Utilizing
advanced
technologies
such
as
RFID
and
GIS,
along
with
tailored
citizen
engagement
strategies,
approach
demonstrated
substantial
improvements
operational
efficiency,
cost
reduction,
participation.
Key
innovations
included
optimized
scheduling
based
on
container
filling
levels
strategic
relocation
underperforming
equipment.
These
initiatives
not
only
improved
service
quality,
but
also
supported
rollout
PAYT
schemes,
aligning
evolving
legislative
requirements.
The
findings
offer
valuable
insights
for
municipalities
worldwide,
showcasing
potential
digitalization
drive
sustainability
excellence
systems.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 4, 2025
Introduction
The
transition
to
a
circular
economy
is
key
pillar
of
European
sustainable
development.
However,
in
the
current
context,
shaped
by
multiple
crises
and
geopolitical
conflicts,
efficiency
resilience
this
are
particular
concern.
policymakers
national
authorities
must
adapt
their
approaches
mitigate
risks
posed
external
factors
while
ensuring
progress
towards
sustainability
goals.
This
study
analyzes
from
2010
2022,
assessing
economic
environmental
variables.
Methods
employs
an
econometric
approach
using
panel
data
27
EU
Member
States.
A
linear
regression
model
with
fixed
effects
applied
alongside
spectral
analysis
descriptive
statistics
examine
relationships
between
private
investment,
gross
value
added,
municipal
waste
recycling
rates,
recyclable
material
flows,
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
These
methods
allow
for
in-depth
evaluation
influencing
transition.
Results
Findings
indicate
that
investment
integration
materials
significantly
enhance
economy.
varies
across
States
due
regional
disparities,
inadequate
infrastructure,
inefficient
management.
High-emission
countries
face
greater
challenges
achieving
targets,
demonstrating
need
tailored
resilient
policy
measures.
Discussion
results
highlight
necessity
public
policies
promote
attractiveness
sectors,
reduce
improve
management
infrastructure.
Additionally,
emphasizes
importance
coordinated
region-specific
accelerate
By
integrating
seasonal
analyses,
research
contributes
literature
offering
nuanced
understanding
affecting
progress.
insights
valuable
supranational
developing
effective
strategies
at
level.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 3437 - 3437
Published: April 12, 2025
In
contemporary
research,
the
digital
transformation
of
industries
and
societies
has
increased
importance
interdisciplinary
exploration,
particularly
when
addressing
complex
challenges
faced
by
modern
organizations
social
systems.
From
perspective
digitalization,
this
literature
review
examines
intricate
interactions
between
three
key
research
domains:
behavior
dynamics,
environmental
impact,
fairness.
By
reviewing
a
wide
range
studies
methodologies,
it
reveals
new
insights,
challenges,
opportunities
that
arise
at
intersection
through
interdependencies
these
areas
within
ecosystems.
Through
structured
approach
covering
preliminary
background,
state-of-the-art
methods,
comprehensive
analysis,
document
seeks
to
reveal
synergies
divergences
among
domains.
Special
emphasis
is
placed
on
their
implications
in
digitalization
circular
economy,
business
models,
supply
chain
management
contexts
where
domains
converge
meaningful
ways.
Additionally,
an
extensive
existing
literature,
highlights
current
state
identifies
notable
gaps.
These
include
issues
such
as
ensuring
fairness
digitalized
sustainable
strategies,
understanding
role
dynamics
promoting
management,
managing
impacts
digitally
driven
models.
weaving
together
diverse
elements,
work
offers
novel
perspective,
emphasizing
collaborative
integrative
shaping
equitable
future.
