Municipal Solid Waste Dynamics: Economic, Environmental, and Technological Determinants in Europe
Cleaner Engineering and Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100877 - 100877
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Exploring the influence of financial development, renewable energy, and tourism on environmental sustainability in Tunisia
Discover Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Язык: Английский
Assessment of Circular Economy Implementation in Municipal Waste Management Through Performance Indicators and Citizens’ Opinion in a City in Western Greece
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 2265 - 2265
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Municipal
solid
waste
management
(MSWM)
is
an
advantageous
subject
for
implementing
circular
economy
(CE)
strategies.
In
this
context,
the
generation
and
collection
steps
of
MSWM
in
third
largest
Greek
city
(Patras),
western
Greece,
were
evaluated
according
to
proposed
CE
indicators.
Public
opinion
knowledge
on
also
a
small
sample
citizens
from
Municipality
Patras
(207
individuals)
through
questionnaire
survey.
Results
showed
that
(a)
performance
indicators
objectively
assessed
circularity
MSWM;
(b)
fared
better
than
Greece
EU
some
[waste
(kg
per
capita
×
year),
food
year)]
worse
others
[food
composting
(%
w/w),
WEEE
recycling
year)];
(c)
have
not
adopted
practices
their
management;
(d)
there
clear
reluctance
change
older
individuals.
Based
these
results,
recommendations
improvement
made.
These
results
may
aid
delineating
existing
conditions
large
eastern
Mediterranean
cities
contribute
transition
toward
reduction
disposal
increase
material
reuse.
Язык: Английский
Assessing Circular Economy Performance of OECD Countries: A Double-Frontier Multi-Period DEA with Flexible Measures
Renewable Energy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 122851 - 122851
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Recycling-Oriented Characterization of Space Waste Through Clean Hyperspectral Imaging Technology in a Circular Economy Context
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 26 - 26
Опубликована: Март 14, 2025
Waste
management
is
one
of
the
key
areas
where
circular
models
should
be
promoted,
as
it
plays
a
crucial
role
in
minimizing
environmental
impact
and
conserving
resources.
Effective
material
identification
classification
are
essential
for
optimizing
recycling
processes
selecting
appropriate
production
equipment.
Proper
sorting
materials
enhances
both
efficiency
sustainability
systems.
The
proposed
study
explores
potential
using
cost-effective
strategy
based
on
hyperspectral
imaging
(HSI)
to
classify
space
waste
products,
an
emerging
challenge
management.
Specifically,
investigates
use
HSI
sensors
operating
near-infrared
range
detect
identify
classification.
Analyses
focused
textile
plastic
materials.
results
show
promising
further
research,
suggesting
that
approach
capable
effectively
identifying
classifying
various
categories
predicted
images
achieve
exceptional
sensitivity
specificity,
ranging
from
0.989
1.000
0.995
1.000,
respectively.
Using
cost-effective,
non-invasive
technology
could
offer
significant
improvement
over
traditional
methods
classification,
particularly
challenging
context
operations.
implications
this
work
how
enables
development
geared
toward
sustainable
hence
proper
distinction
they
allow
better
recovery
end-of-life
management,
ultimately
contributing
more
efficient
recycling,
valorization,
practices.
Язык: Английский
Transitioning the silk industry towards circularity: A thematic analysis of sustainable value chain practices
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Roadmap Towards Achieving the Strategic Development Goals: From Lean Manufacturing to Circular Economy
Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19(4), С. e011921 - e011921
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Objective:
The
objective
of
this
study
is
update
previous
work
with
next
steps
and
improve
a
methodological
roadmap
implementation
Lean
Manufacturing,
Industry
5.0
Circular
Economy
principles.
Theoretical
Framework:
Numerous
SMEs
in
Mexico
have
not
embraced
concepts
such
as
lean
manufacturing,
management,
or
circular
economy.
Literature
review
different
continents
sectors,
but
no
clear
path
for
to
face
nowadays
challenges.
Method:
There
were
two
main
tools
find
literature,
Scopus
Google
scholar
tool,
been
used
search
associated
methods,
5.0,
Hoshin
Kanri,
Economy,
Triple
Bottom
Line,
among
others.
Data
collection
was
divided
into
categories,
one,
literature
the
second,
case
studies
application.
Articles
bibliography
from
2017
2024
exclusion
criteria.
Results
Discussion:
contribution
modification
incorporating
these
concepts,
after
positive
results
manufacturing
sector,
meaningful
be
achieved.
link
triple
bottom
line
VSM
IPO
diagram
clarifies
output
product
waste
process
help
prioritize
Kaizens
projects
implemented
achieve
desired
future
state.
Research
Implications:
Next
will
consider
application
improved
industry
prove
easy
SMEs.
lack
information
Latin
America
about
kind
studies.
Originality/Value:
scope
function
user
guide
all
across
globe
experience
economy
integrated
others
approaches.
With
diffusion
study,
implementation,
there
benefits
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
Язык: Английский
Managing waste packaging for a sustainable future: a strategic and efficiency analysis in the European context
Environment Development and Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
management
of
package
waste
has
become
a
critical
concern
in
pursuing
sustainable
development,
particularly
within
the
European
context,
where
environmental
regulations
and
sustainability
goals
are
stringent.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
strategic
efficiency
analysis
packaging
across
Europe,
examining
current
practices,
policies,
technological
innovations
sample
countries.
work
identifies
challenges
opportunities
sector
using
Data
Envelopment
Analysis
Multicriteria
decision
analysis.
Our
findings
reveal
significant
variations
effectiveness
practices
among
countries,
influenced
by
differing
policy
frameworks,
recycling
infrastructures,
public
awareness
levels.
Sweden
Luxembourg
excel
technical
model
for
recycling,
while
Austria
prevails
recovery
both.
vision
suggests
an
emphasis
on
green
premium,
most
alternatives
those
marked
natural
fibres
respect
human
conditions.
concludes
with
recommendations
policymakers,
industry
stakeholders,
communities
to
enhance
efficiency.
These
include
harmonisation
at
EU
level,
investment
innovative
technologies,
fostering
public–private
partnerships
drive
systemic
change.
By
adopting
these
strategies,
Europe
can
move
closer
achieving
its
targets,
reducing
impact,
promoting
circular
economy.
So,
implications
this
both
political.
former
is
related
identifying
best
strategy
waste,
latter
uniform
Europe.
Язык: Английский
Environmental Indicators for Assessment of Circular Economy (CE) Implementation in the Water and Wastewater Sector
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Water
and
wastewater
sector
actively
participates
in
circular
economy
(
CE
)
transition;
however,
there
is
no
official
monitoring
framework
to
measure
the
level
of
progress
toward
model
this
sector.
The
paper
presents
a
set
environmental
indicators
that
could
support
water
treatment
companies
assessment
implementation.
were
grouped
into
six
areas
implementation
sector:
reduction
—prevention
generation;
reclamation
removal
)—contamination
from
wastewater;
reuse
—water
for
nonpotable
usage;
recycling
potable
recovery
—recovery
raw
materials
energy
water‐based
waste;
rethink
—rethinking
use
materials.
following
proposed
specific
areas:
—tap
consumption
reduction,
generation
waste
sewage
sludge
footprint;
—pollutants
pollutants
usage
technical
—raw
recovery,
bio‐based
fertilizers,
processing
sludge,
composting
biogas
production,
ashes;
—
technologies,
life
cycle
reports,
products,
business
models,
industrial
symbiosis,
carbon
footprint.
can
be
used
not
only
assess
transformation
but
also
further
policies
on
strategic
initiatives
organizations
operating
Moreover,
they
planning
organizations.
list
closed
because
coming
years,
more
solutions
are
expected
developed
implemented
plant
companies,
involving
economic
social
aspects,
order
sustainable
development.
Язык: Английский