Acta Montanistica Slovaca,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(v28/i1), С. 13 - 26
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2023
Although
the
concept
of
circular
economy
as
a
term
was
first
mentioned
in
2015,
when
"Action
Plan
for
economy"
adopted
at
European
level,
it
is
still
not
possible
to
speak
sufficient
knowledge
base
this
area.
The
Action
(COM
(2015)
614)
can
be
seen
an
initial
strategic
document
that
sets
out
concrete
and
ambitious
roadmap
implementing
Sustainable
Development
Agenda
2030.
However,
Green
Agreement
cannot
left
context
either
(COM(2019)
640).
It
new
growth
strategy
transform
EU
into
fair
prosperous
society
with
modern,
competitive,
resource-efficient
economy,
net
greenhouse
gas
emissions
expected
zero
by
2050
economic
independent
resource
use.
A
action
plan
-
Towards
cleaner
more
competitive
Europe
also
2020
(COM(2020)
98).
main
priority
areas
are
measures
focusing
on
value
chains
key
products
electronics
ICT
(information
communication
technologies),
batteries
vehicles,
plastics,
textiles,
packaging,
construction
buildings,
food,
water
nutrients
covering
all
links
chain
from
production
consumption,
repair
refurbishment,
waste
management
up
return
raw
materials
back
their
use
cycle
form
secondary
materials.
transition
includes
revision
directives:
waste,
packaging
landfills,
accumulators
used
accumulators,
electrical
electronic
equipment.
In
order
possible,
necessary
know
amount
produced
individual
sectors,
which
dealt
our
article.
Journal of Human Rights Culture and Legal System,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(1), С. 70 - 94
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2023
The
research
is
focused
on
the
sustainable
waste
management,
with
specific
concern
use
of
management
platform
called
bank
being
driven
by
local
organizations
in
Lombok,
Indonesia.
study
aims
to
investigate
factors
that
attract
participation
communities
using
for
and
further
explore
lessons
good
practices
banks
community-driven
method
used
this
was
qualitative
analytic-descriptive
approach.
Data
collection
through
literature
survey
questionnaire.
Based
findings
research,
several
including
socio-economic
characteristic
lack
facilities
services
influence
Lombok.
Those
are
critically
shown
based
its
significance
influencing
involvement
implementing
management.
Thus,
one
alternatives
initiated
may
help
some
ways
such
as
improved
Furthermore,
selected
two
Lombok
highlighted.
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Abstract
Climate
change
poses
a
significant
threat
to
ecosystems,
the
economy,
human
health,
and
livelihoods
worldwide.
Hence,
it
is
imperative
establish
international
collaboration
among
governments
corporations
effectively
address
climate
through
reduction
of
emissions
preservation
environment.
This
study
aims
examine
deliberate
on
publications
green
finance
initiatives
renewable
energy
development.
conducts
systematic
literature
review
meticulous
bibliometric
analysis
that
examines
128
scientific
papers
from
2010
2023
development
urgent
need
for
sustainable
solutions
in
fight
against
change.
The
shows
increase
annual
publications,
revealing
growth
global
interest
with
high‐impact
journals
playing
vital
role
publishing
research
outputs.
Furthermore,
China
country
most
holding
commanding
position.
Another
finding
an
academic
perspective,
United
States
also
heavily
engaged
confirms
positive
relationship
between
development,
there
have
companies
accelerate
energy.
findings
emphasize
importance
further
collaborations
harness
potential
sustainable,
low‐carbon
future.
Next Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4, С. 100054 - 100054
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
In
this
work,
we
report
the
use
of
spent
rooibos
tea
leaves
to
fabricate
activated
carbon
and
it
adsorptively
remove
toxic
Remazol
Brilliant
Blue
R
(RBBR)
from
aqueous
solution.
The
resulting
(SRTLAC)
was
characterized
by
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
N2
adsorption/desorption
for
surface
area
analysis,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
thermogravimetric
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
Raman
X-ray
diffraction
morphological,
functional
group
crystallinity
analyses.
A
Taguchi
design
approach
employed
determine
optimal
conditions
RBBR
adsorption
onto
SRTLAC.
Among
process
variables
studied,
sorbent
dosage,
initial
concentration,
pH
predominantly
affected
removal
capacity.
maximum
246.5
mg/g
attained
at
highest
concentration
120
mg/L,
solution
2,
dosage
20
mg,
agitation
time
110
min.
analysis
variance
results
showed
that
contributed
most
significant
percentage
(95.33
%)
towards
uptake,
highlighting
its
considerable
impact.
data
collected
various
concentrations
(20
–
mg/L)
were
modelled
using
three
non-linear
regression
isotherms
kinetic
models.
Langmuir
isotherm
model
provided
fit
adsorption,
suggesting
a
monolayer
homogenous
sorption
system
with
capacity
491.38
mg/g.
Meanwhile,
pseudo-2nd
order
models
accurately
elucidated
mechanism.
species
interacted
SRTLAC
groups
via
hydrogen
bonding,
dipole-dipole
interactions,
ion-dipole
forces.
Therefore,
presents
powerful
tool
ridding
environment
dye
pollution.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(3), С. 1272 - 1272
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
Eco-efficiency
is
crucial
for
the
European
rubber
and
plastics
industry
to
minimize
production
costs
through
effective
resource
management
(e.g.,
energy
management)
reduce
environmental
impacts
like
greenhouse
gases
(GHGs)
emissions.
Circular
economy
(CE)
solutions
can
support
industry’s
competitiveness
while
aligning
with
sustainability
goals
regulatory
requirements.
In
present
research,
we
employ
a
hybrid
window
data
envelopment
analysis
(WDEA)
methodology
measure
panel
eco-efficiency
via
application
of
moving
average
principle.
The
examination
27
countries
as
decision-making
units
(DMUs),
in
period
2014–2022,
led
conclusion
that
70.33%,
showing
most
DMUs
ameliorate
their
performance
regarding
pollution
control.
highest
2014
be
monitored
Ireland,
Switzerland,
Norway,
Poland,
but
2022,
only
Ireland
Switzerland
kept
positions,
whereas
Norway
dropped
16th
position
Poland
plummeted
24th
hierarchical
position.
Geographical
disparities
spotted,
Northern
Western
Europe
have
greater
than
Eastern
Southern
Europe.
At
second
level
analysis,
convergence
between
under
consideration
examined
using
log
t
regression
test
club
clustering.
leads
three
final
clubs
where
conditional
dominates.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Март 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.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Introduction
The
circular
economy
(CE)
has
emerged
as
a
key
paradigm
for
promoting
sustainable
economic
development
by
enhancing
resource
efficiency,
minimizing
waste,
and
reducing
environmental
harm.
Despite
its
widespread
adoption
in
policy
frameworks,
the
practical
implementation
efficiency
of
CE
strategies
across
countries
remain
insufficiently
evaluated.
Methods
This
study
employs
methodological
approach
based
on
Data
Envelopment
Analysis
(DEA)
to
assess
territorial
27
European
Union
(EU)
countries.
A
composite
indicator
was
constructed
using
relevant
metrics
obtained
from
Eurostat,
enabling
comparative
analysis
national
performance
achieving
circularity.
Results
findings
reveal
significant
variation
among
EU
Netherlands,
Ireland,
Sweden
demonstrate
leading
performance,
while
such
Bulgaria
Cyprus
show
considerable
room
improvement.
Overall,
20
out
were
found
be
inefficient
implementing
practices.
moderate
positive
correlation
also
identified
between
level
countries’
development.
Discussion
results
highlight
need
targeted
interventions
enhance
particularly
lower-performing
proposed
DEA-based
framework
provides
valuable
tool
benchmarking
informing
evidence-based
policymaking.
By
identifying
leaders
laggards,
contributes
understanding
dynamics
supports
advancement
more
effective
strategies.
