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Verkkokauppa.com’s Sustainability Report 2023 has been published  - circular economy activities in particular progressed in 2023 Verkkokauppa.com Oyj               INVESTOR NEWS             2 April 2024 at 3.00pm EEST…

3.1. CBE Success Criteria CatalogFrom the literature review and the expert survey, we receive 19 main criteria and 76 sub-criteria that influence the success of CBE (see Table 1). We categorize them into the seven criteria categories:…

2.1. The Circular Economy Concept—Need for Change?The current functioning of the linear economic model has contributed to the deterioration of the natural environment. The linear economy transformed the Earth into a world in which all…

5.1. Theoretical ImplicationsThis study expands the CESC used in the rubber industry for remanufactured products and makes clear definitions and measures with six aspects so that the rubber recycling industry can have clearer and…

With cities at the forefront of climate neutrality solutions, their experiences hold valuable lessons for national authorities and EU decision-makers in the framework of the European Green Deal. A first Policy Lab, facilitated by  …

This architecture comprises three layers: the “Farm Scenery” data collection layer, the ”Cloud Storage” data collection layer, and the “Information Processing, Analysis, and Output” central processing layer responsible for processing and…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a rise in scholarly interest in environmental issues in both developed and developing countries (e.g., ). Specifically, conserving the national environment has emerged as a serious issue.…

Macrophytes have been used in the removal of toxic compounds individually or as components of constructed wetlands to purify various wastewater types . Based on recent studies on the use of macrophytes, there is a trend toward the…

1. IntroductionSustainable development is the target of various global projects and initiatives. One of the most notable implementations is the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in 2015 . The…

1. IntroductionThe concept of a circular bioeconomy (CBE) has gained significant attention as societies strive for sustainable and environmentally friendly economic models. A CBE emphasizes the use of renewable biological resources and…

1. IntroductionThe hospitality industry uses enormous quantities of natural resources and is based on a linear take–make–dispose production model . For example, the restaurant industry produces an extensive and exponentially growing…

1. IntroductionRenting, a type of access-based consumption, under the umbrella of a circular economy, is expected to become a significant trend by 2025 . Though the non-ownership mindset of renting started with high-value and durable…

This section concerns the circularity micro-indicators we considered relevant and, among those, the most relevant for packaging products, and the results obtained for each comparative analysis. Aside from presenting in detail the…

By Matt Petersen, LACI President and CEO When we launched LACI’s updated three-pronged holistic, cross-cutting strategy (see below) in 2018 to create an inclusive green economy in Los Angeles and beyond, we set a thesis to focus on…

By Matt Petersen, LACI President and CEO When we launched LACI’s updated three-pronged holistic, cross-cutting strategy (see below) in 2018 to create an inclusive green economy in Los Angeles and beyond, we set a thesis to focus on…

Credit: N. Hanacek, J. Wang, B. Hayes/NIST GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s…

1. IntroductionThis article analyzes the motivation behind pro-circular behavior being a major concern due to climate change—this concern is shared by many Western countries. Note that countries with consistently sustained growth face…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, circular economy (CE) issues have attracted global attention across various industries. To establish a favorable brand image, many companies have invested in the development and sale of products related…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 20 January 2024 / Revised: 5 February 2024 / Accepted: 23 February 2024 / Published: 27 February 2024 Abstract…

In this section, the results of this study are presented and discussed based on the four business model components. The external influences on the business model are included directly in the individual subsection. 4.1. Circular Value…

But not as we know it Thanks to my fellow seafarer, yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur, and her charitable foundation, you’ve probably heard of the circular economy, in which everything is designed to be 100%…

4.1. Knowledge and Behavior of Respondents Regarding the Sorting of Household WasteIn this study, almost 90% of respondents declared that they sort waste. This result is comparable (96%) with results obtained by Ober and Karwot in…

1. IntroductionThe extraction and use of natural resources promote the development of human science, technology, and economy, but human activities also have serious impacts on climate and ecosystems . At the same time, humans’ extensive…

1. IntroductionMany problems detected in recent decades still constitute challenges to be solved. The world’s population has been growing exponentially over the years, as mentioned by Paul Elrich in his book “The Population Bomb” , and…

4.1. Qualitative Data Analysis Following the thematic analysis process described in Section 3.2, we developed initial codes from the 12 interview transcripts. As shown in Table 1, the codes reflect the important motivations, attitudes…

3.2. Analysis of the Variability of Each Indicator and the Variability among the Indicators According to the Studied DirectionsTable 7 presents the average values of the indicators for the year 2020, as well as the differences resulting…

3.1. Analysis of Development in CE DefinitionTo carry out content and thematic analysis, the sampled definitions of the CE were chosen through a snowball technique. The snowball technique continues the collection of samples until the…

3.1. Evaluation of the Possibility of DBH Estimation Based on the Circular Fitting Method and Number of ScansIn PK, DBH estimation was possible for all individual trees using five scans. The number of trees that could be estimated was…

1. IntroductionThe contemporary materials industry, including recycling, are sectors of the economy that hold an important role. In recent years, increasing importance has been attached to sustainability, minimizing the carbon footprint…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, technological advances have opened up many opportunities. One of the most significant advances has been artificial intelligence (AI), which has made it possible to develop systems capable of performing…

Washington, D.C., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, today announced a five-part webinar series, “Preparing for Packaging Producer Responsibility in the U.S.,”…

5.1. Peach Pomace IdentificationPeach pomace represents a large portion of the by-product generated during peach juice processing (ca. 24% of fruit weight). The chemical composition of peach pulp is presented in Table 8. It contains a…

1. IntroductionOne of the first scientific warnings about the environmental and climate consequences of the current growth model, which is not sustainable, was the Club of Rome’s Report, The Limits of Growth (in 1972) . The current…

1. IntroductionThe construction industry significantly contributes to negative environmental impacts on the ecosystem. The building sector stands as a primary contributor to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), which is responsible…

1. IntroductionThe last decade was marked by high volatility and different shocks, from the aftermath of a global financial crisis and its political and socio-economic fallout to the more recent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the…

Geneva, Switzerland, 18 January 2024 – The fashion industry is witnessing a pivotal moment with the release of sector-specific circularity metrics by the CTI Fashion Initiative, a collaborative effort led by WBCSD, VF Corporation and…

1. IntroductionThe theme of sustainable management in the context of innovation is highly relevant today as companies continuously grapple with adapting to market shifts, technological advancements, and evolving consumer demands . In…

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This framework aims to map the REE flows from in-ground to in-use stocks for global just transition. a, The roles of different circular economy strategies, including…

OTTAWA, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome Restaurants Canada, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited to its expanding network of close to…

The circular economy is currently one of today’s most significant challenges. It has developed in response to the growing consumption of depleted natural resources. Indeed, the unsustainable exploitation of resources has led to an…

1. IntroductionNowadays, humanity is facing several challenges; among the many, climate change is one of the most pernicious, threatening clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and secure shelter. As we look ahead to the…

1. IntroductionIn urban areas, the exponential growth in population and economic activity has led to a significant increase in traffic congestion and pollution. A high percentage of the global population lives in urban areas situated…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A roadmap to significantly reduce plastic waste in India has been released today, with CSIRO…

Iglo CEO Elio Leoni Sceti explores the principle of a circular economy to redefine efforts to end food waste. Consumers need top quality, great tasting, nutritious food that is responsibly sourced and avoids waste. By developing and…

Subscribe to our channel major problem with today's economy is that the resources flowing through it only go in one direction -- from extraction to production and consumption, and to disposal. This is how an alternative to this hugely…

This webinar is part of the knowledge exchange in the build up to the 10th Annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit - practical examples that enable the cycle and close the resource loop in your value chain. Besides covering practical…

The aim of this video is to promote the dismantling, collection and recycling of end-of-life building glass (from windows, glazing and other products) and to ensure that end-of-life flat glass does not end up in landfill. Glass from…