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 and classification are essential for optimizing recycling processes and selecting the...
Sustainability and environmental management
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Sustainability is a pressing global challenge demanding an integrated approach balancing economic, environmental, and social perspectives. Numerous indicators have been proposed in the literature to assess progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including equitable and sustainable...
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Renewable energy communities (RECs) present a compelling pathway to achieving a just energy transition, particularly in regions such as Europe. Within this context, Italy stands out as a leader in REC development due to its favorable incentive policies, which support widespread adoption. The...
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Fast fashion is disrupting circularity in the fashion industry, necessitating strategic business models fostering sustainable production. However, there is a gap in the literature regarding criteria for assessing the end-of-life (EoL) management of textile products. The present study aimed to...
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The development of renewable energy has changed the utility sector, leading to a change in the interests of companies operating in the sector. The prosumer is a new emerging figure that can enable citizens and businesses to be an integral part of this change. In this context public administrations...
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The Enhanced Factory for Extra-terrestrial Space Technology Operations (EFESTO) project presents a strategic approach for establishing sustainable manufacturing and recycling operations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), aiming to mitigate launcher constraints, support long-duration missions, increase space...
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Energy Communities Toward Sustainable Development: The Role of Economic Factors in a Social AnalysisSustainable challenges have become a priority for governments and businesses seeking to advance the decarbonization process. Within national energy strategies, renewable energy communities (RECs) are emerging as a key mechanism for achieving not only environmental and economic goals—supported by...
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In recent decades, photovoltaic (PV) energy has experienced significant global growth. In this context, Italy has long been recognised as a pioneering country – a position it maintains despite a recent slowdown in installed capacity. The residential sector is essential for fostering sustainable...
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Industrial symbiosis (IS) refers to a subfield of industrial ecology in which industries belonging to the same or different sectors adopt a collective approach to gain competitive advantage by exchanging materials, resources, and by-products. As a result, traditionally separate industries can...