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 Abstract  Due to its large activity and raw material use, construction offers great  recycled material potential. Demolition and construction waste affect  the cycle. Broken window glass […]

Abstract India’s textile industry is one of the largest in the world, employing millions and producing nearly 1.3 million tons of pre-consumer waste annually. Despite its […]

With rising global energy demand and the urgent need for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, researchers are increasingly turning to Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a sustainable and cost-effective source for biofuel production. According to a comprehensive 2010–2023 bibliometric analysis, scientific publications on BSFL-based biofuels have grown by 23.83% annually, reflecting rapid global interest. China and Malaysia lead the field with the highest number of publications, driven by strong research infrastructure and growing circular-economy initiatives.

Waste generation is at an all-time high globally, with inconsistent records, informal sectors, and lack of traceability contributing to environmental degradation. This paper introduces a Blockchain-based solution for sustainable waste management, designed to enhance transparency, traceability, and accountability in waste handling and recycling systems.

The rapid growth of urban populations demands smarter and more efficient waste management systems. This study introduces an innovative framework that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain to optimize solid waste classification, collection, and recycling. The goal is to create a sustainable, secure, and cost-effective smart waste management system that aligns with modern smart city infrastructure.

This report by the World Economic Forum emphasizes the urgent need for industries to transition from a linear "take-make-waste" model to a circular economy. It highlights the economic, environmental, and strategic advantages of circularity, offering a framework for accelerating circular transformation across industries, particularly in the context of climate goals, resource constraints, and shifting consumer expectations.

This report, produced by the European Topic Centre on Circular Economy and Resource Use (ETC CE), provides a detailed methodological framework to assess the environmental benefits of circular economy initiatives in the EU. The core focus is on the Circular Material Use Rate (CMUR), a key metric used to measure the proportion of recycled materials reused in the economy. The EU’s 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) sets a non-binding target to double the CMUR by 2030—from 11.6% in 2020 to approximately 23.2%.

Québec Circulaire’s report highlights Québec’s leadership in circular economy (CE) from 2014-2020, sharing expertise via an online hub launched in 2018. It focuses on interdisciplinary research, knowledge networks, and quantifying CE benefits to reduce waste and promote prosperity. Government support aims to scale these practices across Canada.

Royal Philips integrates Circular Economy principles to decouple economic growth from resource use, focusing on six areas: service-based sales (e.g., “light-as-a-service”), recyclable product design (e.g., SlimStyle LED lamp), IT for asset tracking, supply loops with recycled materials (e.g., SENSEO Up), strategic sourcing, and HR incentives. Partnering with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Philips measures success via reduced ecological footprints and new revenue streams, urging EU policies to support CE beyond waste management.

The transition to a circular economy (CE) is critical to address environmental degradation and economic vulnerability exposed by global crises like COVID-19. The circular economy aims to keep resources at their highest value, reduce waste, and regenerate natural systems, in contrast to the linear "take-make-waste" model. Financial institutions play a key role by reallocating capital towards circular business models, driving sustainable consumption and production, and supporting the 2030 Agenda.

The circular economy is a shift from the traditional linear "take-make-use-waste" model to a system where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use, and natural systems are regenerated. Unlike the linear economy, which depends on the consumption of finite resources, the circular model promotes sustainability, innovation, and economic resilience.

The current global approach to combating climate change is incomplete, focusing largely on reducing energy-related emissions through renewable energy and energy efficiency. However, these efforts address only 55% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The remaining 45%, associated with the production of goods like cars, food, and materials, require urgent attention. The circular economy offers a holistic solution by transforming how products are made, used, and disposed of, drastically reducing emissions and increasing climate resilience.