Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 2191 - 2191
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
As
a
strong
and
effective
alternative
to
disposable
food
boxes
that
cause
serious
pollution
consequences,
reusable
takeaway
containers
are
promising
in
terms
of
environmental
protection.
However,
at
present,
the
service
process
leasing,
using,
distribution,
recycling,
have
many
problems,
such
as
incomplete
cleaning,
resulting
unhygienic
conditions,
repeated
use
materials
not
safe
enough,
spillage,
leakage
or
theft
customer
phone
address
information
due
exposed
order
labels,
wrong
taken
by
customers.
In
addition,
there
is
lack
objective
comprehensive
evaluation
methods
systems
guide
their
design
improvement.
solve
current
problems
explore
quantitative
approach
for
solutions
from
perspective
users,
this
paper
analyzed
user
behaviors
needs
through
interviews,
questionnaires,
journey
maps
(UJM),
other
methods.
Analytic
hierarchy
(AHP)
fuzzy
(FCE)
were
used
construct
an
model
containers,
it
was
calculated
function
survey
dataset.
The
index
weight
established,
indicators
sorted
obtain
priority
elements.
Three
schemes
proposed
combining
questionnaire
data
FCE
method
optimal
Scheme
B.
results
showed
combination
UJM
AHP–FCE
framework
suitable
scheme
development,
which
could
provide
detailed
designers
direction
product
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(21), P. e40063 - e40063
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Research
HighlightsPublic
awareness
supports
"ease
of
doing
business"Awareness
goes
beyond
mere
knowledge;
it
is
a
form
infrastructure
in
its
own
rightAwareness
campaigns
create
pathways
for
waste
entrepreneurial
growthWaste
management
education
should
be
integrated
into
school
curricula"Freemium-to-premium"
offerings
are
ways
to
break
through
psychological
barriersAbstractThis
article
takes
us
the
world
municipal
solid
entrepreneurs,
revealing
how
public
and
behavioural
change
efforts
intertwine
with
endeavours.
Through
conversations
11
key
participants—entrepreneurs
from
four
geopolitical
zones
Nigeria
senior
figure
Lagos
State
Waste
Management
Authority—I
hear
firsthand
accounts
challenges
they
face
their
strategies
transform
opportunity.
Guided
by
theory
planned
behaviour,
this
study
sheds
light
on
these
entrepreneurs
perceive
role
shaping
behaviour
driving
business
innovation.
From
stories,
common
theme
emerges:
need
educate
about
responsible
practices
while
developing
creative
models
that
engage
communities.
Concepts
like
"freemium-to-premium"
explored
as
barriers
inspire
wider
participation
initiatives.
These
voices
illustrate
not
only
fostering
environmental
responsibility,
but
also
creating
growth,
ultimately
contributing
more
sustainable
circular
economy.
This
contends
extends
acts
right.
Rather
than
being
just
an
end
goal,
becomes
vital
foundation
pursuit
improved
practices,
serving
driver
meaningful
action.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 2822 - 2822
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
The
article
presents
the
developed
technology
for
comprehensive
recycling
of
depleted,
used
or
damaged
photovoltaic
(PV)
cells
made
crystalline
silicon.
concepts
and
results
research
on
were
presented
silicon
modules.
sequence
steps
type
procedures
are
proposed.
A
thermal
delamination
method
commercial
modules
has
been
to
separate
materials.
In
addition,
a
line
was
proposed
along
with
selection
machines
holistic
approach
project
profitability
based
SWOT
analysis.
semi-automatic
installation
enables
laboratory
scale.
designed
assumed
capacity
30
t/h.
total
energy
demand
calculated,
which
showed
that
16.49
kWh
is
needed
recycle
1
ton
laminates.
Implementation
solutions
an
industrial
scale
will
allow
reduce
production
costs,
mainly
thanks
savings,
translates
into
less
devastation
natural
environment
reduced
material
consumption.
implementation
PV
module
system
and,
consequently,
eliminate
significant
amount
devices
deposited
in
landfills.
content
gives
fresh
innovative
look
at
essence
panel
processes
terms
benefits
as
well
financial
environmental
benefits.
Circular
economy
has
recently
emerged
as
a
key
strategy
for
promoting
sustainability
and
reducing
waste
in
various
industrial
sectors.
This
paper
provides
an
overview
of
circularity
aerospace,
wind
energy,
transportation,
automotive
sports
goods
using
data
information
from
the
literature
EC
funded
project
"RECREATE".
The
survey
reviews
different
definitions,
assessment
methods
metrics
used
to
explore
evaluate
circularity,
including
frameworks
such
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
indicators.
Furthermore,
explores
challenges,
possibilities
available
tools
enhancing
digital
tools.
highlights
importance
holistic
systemic
technique
concerning
all
stakeholders
along
value
chain.
Overall,
this
study
aims
contribute
better
understanding
circular
insights
future
research.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 823 - 823
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
sustainable
development
of
products
is
great
interest
to
both
industry
and
consumers
due
various
factors,
such
as
anthropogenic
climate
change
the
scarcity
resources
materials.
In
response
this,
simul+
Living
Lab
Sustainable
Additive
Manufacturing
in
Saxony
(SAMSax)
has
been
established
a
physical
experimental
space
aimed
at
improving
sustainability
products.
This
includes
selecting
resource-efficient
manufacturing
processes,
using
renewable
materials,
reducing
energy
consumption
during
use,
designing
for
recyclability.
innovative
approach
lab
also
integrates
an
open
innovation
process,
involving
present
potential
stakeholders.
Collaborating
closely
with
stakeholders
from
industry,
academia,
government
fosters
idea
generation,
provides
solution
approaches,
enhances
acceptance
practical
implementation.
Methodologically,
SAMSax
focuses
on
upcycling
organic
inorganic
residues
well
by-products
agriculture,
reintegrating
them
components
industrial
production
additive
(“3D
printing”).
networking
active
knowledge
transfer
through
digital
technologies,
analyses,
collaborative
developments,
enabling
testing
evaluation
innovations
real-world
environment.
Several
waste
materials
suitable
new
have
already
identified.
addition
residues,
paper
wood
dust;
by-products,
sand;
agricultural
like
harvest
are
being
analyzed,
processed,
tested
laboratory.
this
way,
can
contribute
integrated
consistent
circular
economy.
research
aims
demonstrate
that
crucial
driver
field
manufacturing.
Furthermore,
study
contributes
by
presenting
application-oriented
environment,
focusing
implementation
small-
medium-sized
enterprises.
A
circular
economy
(CE)
involves
efficient
material
flows
and
waste
reuse
requires
stakeholder
involvement,
social
cohesion,
education,
particularly
in
the
global
south.
dimensions
south
present
barriers
to
multiscale
changes,
even
when
dimension
of
CE
is
underexplored.
pickers
informal
workers
provide
opportunities
for
reintegrating
into
recycling
cycles,
offering
potential
benefits
better
socioeconomic
conditions.
however,
role
picker
organizations
supply
chains
often
underestimated.
This
study
examines
how
impact
value
network
recycling,
based
on
interviews
literature
review
from
Colombia
Brazil.
novel
framework
causal
loop
diagram
proposed
understand
drivers
inclusion
their
influences
transformation.
Findings
show
that
depends
improved
skills,
infrastructure,
government
private
incentives,
support
intermediaries
like
universities,
consultancies
governmental
institutions.
These
factors
positively
influence
recovery
loops.
Enterprises,
intermediaries,
local
governments
facilitate
skill
development
trust
within
networks,
while
multinational
companies
accelerate
through
technological
development.
However,
some
actors
participation
does
not
guaratee
inclusion.
Financial
models
consumer
awareness
are
critical
accelerating
Political
instruments
public
incentives
align
interests
included
implementation.
highlights
transformation,
contributing
socially,
economically,
environmentally,
emphasizes
need
policy
empower
dignify
work.
Recycling,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 3 - 3
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
surge
in
global
population
growth
and
the
escalating
demand
for
social
economic
prosperity
present
formidable
challenges
21st
century.
However,
asserting
sustainability
of
some
ecological
impact
reduction
initiatives,
such
as
recycling,
requires
a
comprehensive
evaluation
within
various
domains,
including
performance,
ecology,
economics,
contemporary
advancements
integrating
quantitative
assessments
material
manufacturing
properties,
coupled
with
mathematical
decision-making
approaches,
contribute
to
mitigating
subjectivity
determining
efficiency
recycling.
This
paper
implements
robust
multi-criteria
(MCDM)
approach
address
complexities
validating
its
implementation
effectiveness
through
case
study.
focus
is
set
on
application
bio-based
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
petroleum-based
polypropylene
(PP)
additively
manufactured
(AM)
parts
produced
Fused
Filament
Fabrication
(an
ecology/performance
domains).
work
introduces
cost
analysis
focusing
calculating
thermomechanical
recycling
domain.
well-known
Analytical
Hierarchical
Process
(AHP)
provides
structured
framework
(the
domain)
being
application.
assessment
or
viability,
encompassing
AHP
calculations,
preprocessing,
supplementary
tools,
provided
by
developing
an
open-source
software
tool
practitioners
field
science
manufacturing.
results
indicate
preference
industrial-scaled
over
virgin
lab-recycled
manufacturing,
particularly
polypropylene.
versatility
simple
utilization
allow
seamless
integration
diverse
use
cases
involving
different
materials
processes.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 553 - 553
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
The
circular
economy
implementation
in
the
built
environment
is
hindered
by
complexity
of
CE
strategies
and
unique
nature
construction
industry.
Digital
technologies
have
been
explored
as
promising
solutions
to
aid
decision
making
enable
architecture,
engineering,
sector.
literature
on
both
digital
technology
fields
has
grown
exponentially
past
few
years,
there
a
need
for
comprehensive
review
state-of-the-art
applications,
integrations,
potential,
limitations
context.
Through
systematic
review,
this
study
identified
ten
key
circularity
building
sector:
information
modeling,
spatial
data
acquisition,
artificial
intelligence
machine
learning,
Internet
Things,
blockchain,
twin,
augmented
virtual
realities,
platform/marketplace,
material
passports,
additive
manufacturing
fabrication.
In
study,
we
current
discuss
their
match
opportunities
with
barriers,
map
applications
along
building’s
lifecycle.
Blockchain
passport
demonstrated
potential
throughout
whole
lifecycle,
but
application
remains
limited
Building
modeling
was
found
be
at
core
most
technological
more
research
needed
understand
impact
such
integrations
supporting
policies,
standards,
assessment
methods.
Finally,
collaborative
efforts
are
unveil
risks
digitalization
environment,
including
concerning
privacy
cybersecurity.
