The hidden concept and the beauty of multiple “R” in the framework of waste strategies development reflecting to circular economy principles

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 952, С. 175508 - 175508

Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Decreasing the energy demand in public buildings using nature-based solutions: case studies from Novi Sad (Republic of Serbia) and Osijek (Republic of Croatia)

Energy Sustainability and Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Май 6, 2024

Abstract Background Nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban areas offer an opportunity to improve environmental conditions and reduce CO 2 emissions towards establishing climate-neutral cities the next few decades. Furthermore, implementation of NBSs—vertical or horizontal green infrastructures on public facilities—could particular both climate, including outdoor thermal a micro-scale (especially during summer season) energy demand buildings as well save heating winter period. Results On selected buildings, extensive roofs were implemented NBS intervention. The analysed data obtained using monitoring systems (from 2019 2022) installed two Novi Sad (Republic Serbia) Osijek Croatia), with focus climate/bioclimate characteristics transmission capacities. Four automatic weather stations (AWS) used for microclimate monitoring, along heat flow meter (HFM) method, measure alterations transmittance ( U value) flat concrete roof before after refurbishment installation roof. outcomes this study show that air temperatures Ta ) globe Tg near are lower by 0–3 °C 0–16.5 than values captured AWSs at other locations. An even more interesting fact is has constant cooling potential tropical nights, based upon research, value around (the not distinct). results savings can be achieved applying 8 cm thick substrate: decreased 50–69%, measured different flux sensors. Conclusions solutions, such roof, have positive effects diverse aspects environments building savings, which particularly evident extreme seasons, winter. Applying proposed assessment system could help local communities their efforts carbon-based emissions. This paper provides good example NBSs local- micro-scale.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges of the Green Transformation of Transport in Poland

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(8), С. 3418 - 3418

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024

The transition to more eco-friendly forms of transport is one the main challenges for Polish economy in coming decades. Poland, as a member European Union, must adapt requirements regarding, particular, reducing carbon dioxide emissions related new vehicles. implementation these changes will require significant financial outlays and structural reconstruction (both public private), well remodeling functioning habits society. aim this study was identify analyze green transformation Poland. following research methods were used: desk research, focus interview–expert an original approach use SWOT analysis. Based on conducted analyses, Poland’s strategic position context “transport greening” process determined. strategy line with concept “reorganization”, calling thorough restructuring development strategy. This entails coordinated efforts, such conducting in-depth evaluations current strategies, securing increased funding, providing support implementing education initiatives. In essence, emphasizes necessity endeavors effectively manage transportation

Язык: Английский

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Assessing Decarbonization Approaches across Major Economies

Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(17), С. 4381 - 4381

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

The global energy transition is an uneven process, fundamentally related to the level of economic development countries and their access resources (renewable non-renewable) a large extent. climate interconnected, all nations impact it through products services. six discussed—China, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Russia, India—account for 44.8% primary consumption 49% CO2 emissions. Each them has its own strategy achieving carbon neutrality, based on different decarbonization scenarios, which, according authors, depend geopolitical factors, national economy characteristics, established pragmatic goals objectives. However, “green agenda” itself may not always be among top priorities when formulating strategies. study objective analyze feasibility stated in these using combined logistic curve-based forecasting tool predicting solar wind production as well investment volumes. It aims justify relation between policies calculated technological coefficient. Results show similar, but time-shifted fluctuating dynamics trends Germany China, with Japan outperforming forecasts considering technology efficiency Furthermore, findings highlight overwhelming appreciation unevenness green which will consequently make impossible meet Paris Agreement until 2050. Taking factors into consideration, exploratory scenarios major world economies alongside two dimensions, namely, pace versus resources, are presented.

Язык: Английский

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Barriers to transitioning to circular economy within firms in Western Balkans countries

Frontiers in Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Introduction The circular economy has gained considerable attention within academia and industry as a sustainable alternative to linear economic models that minimize waste maximize resource value in the production cycle. Despite growing interest adopting practices firms, numerous challenges remain. We address this gap by investigating barriers transitioning economy, current implementation practice often needs be more complete. Methods Using quantitative approach, research examines CE influencing Western Balkans firms become environmentally responsible business. analysis is based on data from Regional Cooperation Council's Business Balkan Barometer 2024 database, compiled through Opinion Survey, for which logistic regression was employed. Results findings reveal reporting barriers, such added costs, lack of skills experience, consumer demand, government subsidies, are statistically significant probability becoming By contrast, legal regulatory framework not found significant. Discussion study contributes comprehensive these validate complement previous research, offering stakeholders countries an additional perspective overcome challenges, thereby fostering transition

Язык: Английский

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The impact of the transition to a green economy on Romania’s economic growth

Energy Sustainability and Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Not in my backyard? Prospects, problems and perceptions of lithium extraction in Austria

Energy Sustainability and Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The impact of circular economy practices on firm performance: evidence from the Western Balkans

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Purpose This paper aims to study the influence that circular economy practices have on performance of firms in Western Balkans by observing two specific indicators: past revenue growth and future expectations about business growth. Design/methodology/approach The authors used Balkan Barometer 2024 Business Opinion data set. survey was conducted during March April 2024, across six countries region: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia Serbia. To ensure a representative sample, stratification based region, sector, firm size ownership structure. Firms were selected through random sampling process, resulting total 1,200 interviews, with 200 businesses surveyed each economy. binary logistic regression analyze data. Findings results show adopting renewable energy sources, greener material supplies internal recycling experience significant improvements both indicators. also highlights not all produce measurable benefits. Practices such as saving materials, selling residues waste other companies designing products are easier maintain, use or repair did statistically impact However, demonstrated Research limitations/implications research has some limitations. First, this investigates at single point time, without considering changes over long term. Second, includes only practices, leaving out important practices. Third, considers sectors economy, disaggregating analysis sector. Fourth, is measured while indicators could been included for more comprehensive evaluation. Practical implications findings offer key policymakers managers promoting Balkans. Policymakers should incentivize proven economic benefits, energy, materials providing financial support, training innovation hubs. Managers prioritize these immediate gains try balance adoption objectives. Older firms, facing lower potential, innovate their sustainability attract new markets adapt models enhance competitiveness. Originality/value best authors’ knowledge, first empirical attempt region evaluate effect performance. still an early stage development, increasingly embracing it. there no existing evidence examine how affect

Язык: Английский

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Energy efficiency as a driver of the circular economy and carbon neutrality in selected countries of Southern Europe: a soft computing approach

Energy Sustainability and Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Май 4, 2024

Abstract Background The main goal of the paper is to define level energy efficiency in economies selected countries Balkan region that have opted for EU Green Deal, a circular economy, and transition carbon neutrality. Energy efficiency, as determinant neutrality, was an indicator analysis because it records particularly unfavorable indicators under observation. research carried out on sample seven their surrounding areas. An initial qualitative followed by quantitative based combination statistical methods soft computing. Six were covering period 30 years (1990–2020). Results A significant obstacle green region’s economy neutrality related pollution—the reliance most coal-fired thermal power plants electricity generation. results showed following: (a) degree economic development membership European Union are not significantly efficiency; (b) sampled stages introducing activities achieve neutrality; (c) only Slovenia has documented consistent evident advancements its efforts Based findings, proposals improvements made direction policymaking methodological sense. Conclusions implementation circularity long-term necessarily development, nor can trajectory be exclusively ascertained means data processing monitoring. more precise understanding carbon-neutral future achieved through incorporation greater extent, realistic evaluation historical facts repercussions, well projections effects reality global developments after 2022 will each country.

Язык: Английский

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Chinese Investments in Renewable Energy Projects in Central and Eastern European Countries

Međunarodna politika, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 75(1190), С. 91 - 123

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The main aim of this paper is to analyse the most important challenges Chinese investments in renewable energy projects Central and East European countries.The focus research on within China-Central Eastern countries cooperation framework because theoretical empirical mainly oriented towards traditional projects.The analysed period spans from 2014 until 2022.With 26 active or completed out 29 proposed field, has been positive so far, but with modest outcomes.The investors field were both state-owned private companies, while realised through not loans.The political issues, public policies strategies national governments, corruption, finances, legal issues.

Язык: Английский

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