The lack of adequate support in strategic decision-making hampers the widespread of industrial symbiosis (IS). Although various business models for IS are available, existing literature focuses solely on cooperation between waste producers and waste users to replace primary inputs with waste. This...
Sustainability and environmental management
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The need to balance ecosystems and ensure the well-being of all people underlines the urgency of closing product life cycles. In recent years, the circular economy (CE) has emerged as one of the most relevant factors in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This paper presents a systematic...
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Critical Raw Materials attract increasing attention due to their depleting reserves and low recyclability. Niobium, one of the most rare and vital elements, is primarily found in Brazil. This research explores the potential impact of Circular Economy (CE) strategies on mitigating niobium's...
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The recycling of space debris is being prioritized more and more by international space agencies as a critical waste reduction method enabling the reuse of materials that would otherwise be wasted. Space missions typically generate various types of waste, including metals, nonmetals (such as...
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Recently, the new industrial paradigm of circular economy (CE) has acquired increasing attention. In a CE, the value of materials is preserved by keeping them for as long as possible in the economic system, overcoming the "traditional" linear model (take-waste-disposal). Despite its benefits in...
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This paper explores the nexus between sustainable business models, education and technology, addressing pressing challenges in economic, social, and environmental spheres. On one hand, education is identified as a key tool for fostering sustainability principles and essential skills for future...
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Scholars are increasingly prioritising sustainability as the driving force behind their research efforts, and many businesses are placing the customer at the centre of their agendas. Hospitality facilities, such as hotels, are also making concerted efforts to mitigate climate change. The present...
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Despite extensive literature on corporate sustainability, understanding how companies become sustainable remains elusive. Similarly, the innovative processes that lead organizations to become “green” are not well understood. Industrial symbiosis (IS) offers a new model for sustainable development,...
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