Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Henriques, Paulo Ferrao, Muriel Iten
Summary: This article examines the legislative context of the industrial circular economy and industrial symbiosis (ICE&IS) in Portugal, focusing on the policies and incentives for promoting this model. The study identifies gaps and needs in Portugal's implementation and suggests effective incentives, a simplified national strategy, and the management of bureaucracy as critical aspects for successful implementation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hasin Md Muhtasim Taqi, Erin Jahan Meem, Prattusha Bhattacharjee, Sheak Salman, Syed Mithun Ali, Bathrinath Sankaranarayanan
Summary: This study aims to model the challenges to industrial symbiosis in an emerging economy context. The findings reveal that organizational challenges are the most significant factors in achieving industrial symbiosis.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Ilaria Giannoccaro, Valeria Zaza, Luca Fraccascia
Summary: This paper proposes a methodology to support the design of regional industrial symbiosis networks (ISNs), including the construction of a waste-input relationship table and the identification of potential symbiotic synergies. The methodology is tested in the Apulia region of Southern Italy, where more than 300 feasible IS synergies are identified. The method is useful for companies interested in harnessing the benefits of IS and for regional policymakers aiming to implement IS.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lledo Castellet-Viciano, Vicent Hernandez-Chover, Agueda Bellver-Domingo, Francesc Hernandez-Sancho
Summary: This paper introduces the practical application of industrial symbiosis as a circular economy model and provides an implementation example in Spain. The study emphasizes the series of barriers that need to be addressed to achieve new models.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francisco Mendez-Alva, Helene Cervo, Gorazd Krese, Greet Van Eetvelde
Summary: Process industries in Europe are essential for transforming raw materials into products and applications for society. Industrial symbiosis is a key strategy for addressing environmental impacts and resource use, with the chemicals sector being a common partner in such collaborations.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akvile Feiferyte-Skiriene, Zaneta Stasiskiene
Summary: Cities are taking the lead in implementing circular economy principles and sustainable development, utilizing urban metabolism and industrial symbiosis to transition towards a more holistic and circular urban system. This new framework aims to improve future sustainability and circularity by fostering collaboration across urban planners, city governance, and the business sector to close loops and promote a circular economy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manuel E. Morales, Stephane Lhuillery, Morteza Ghobakhloo
Summary: The complexity of predicting the impact of extraordinary events in the bio-based industrial symbiosis is addressed in this study. Using complex systems theory, value chain dynamics, and geographic economy, the study identifies the relationship between circular economy and viable value chains in BBIS. The Bazancourt-Pomacle biorefinery is analyzed using system dynamics modeling to identify the conditions required for implementing circularity in the sugar-beet value chain. Three scenarios are proposed, with the third scenario showing the most circular implementation of circular economy strategies to face the COVID-19 outbreak and ensure the viability of the sugar-beet value chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emilia Faria, Cristiane Barreto, Armando Caldeira-Pires, Jorge Alfredo Cerqueira Streit, Patricia Guarnieri
Summary: This study aims to analyze the behavior of organizations in implementing industrial symbiosis in the Circular Economy Pilot Project in Brazil. The study found that the industrial symbiosis network is still in its early stages, with limited connections between industrial actors. The factors influencing organizational behavior include laws and sanctions, economic viability, and social interaction. The study suggests that improving governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and collective engagement is crucial for the project's continuity.
Article
Ecology
Luca Fraccascia, Ilaria Giannoccaro, Vito Albino
Summary: The paper introduces the concept of industrial symbiosis and a new perspective on the network of firms, proposing five classes of indicators for assessing IS performance. A numerical example is discussed to demonstrate how to compute these indicators and the information they provide. These indicators are useful for developing strategies, improving efficiency, enhancing symbiotic exchanges, and identifying firms contributing most to IS benefits.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Reza Vahidzadeh, Giorgio Bertanza, Silvia Sbaffoni, Mentore Vaccari
Summary: This study aims to investigate the application of regional industrial symbiosis in environmental and economic benefits, and identify main topics through social network analysis. Case studies mainly took place in Europe, China, the USA, and Australia, covering topics such as industrial symbiosis, waste management, urban industrial symbiosis, energy efficiency, etc.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luca Fraccascia, Vahid Yazdanpanah, Guido van Capelleveen, Devrim Murat Yazan
Summary: Industrial symbiosis is considered a key strategy to support the transition towards a circular economy, with a focus on reducing energy demand and traditional fuel usage in energy production. Through a literature review, three categories of symbiotic synergies have been identified: energy cascade, fuel replacement, and bioenergy production. Additionally, drivers, barriers, and enablers of business development in energy-based industrial symbiosis have been discussed from various perspectives.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lucija Azman Momirski, Barbara Music, Bostjan Cotic
Summary: The study found intense awareness and legislative support in Slovenia for Industrial Symbiosis (IS) and Urban Symbiosis (UrS), in line with EU regulations. However, there has been surprisingly little waste-to-energy recovery since 2010. Reuse of by-products for energy or new products is almost non-existent. Urban strategies in Slovenia are insufficient in providing concrete guidelines for the development of IS and/or UrS.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. Cagno, M. Negri, A. Neri, M. Giambone
Summary: There is a consensus in the industry on the need for a more ecological and ethical approach to business. However, there is still a lack of a proper performance measurement system for the ecological and ethical transition. This study develops a novel integrated framework that can measure performance and integrate different paradigms, applicable at different levels and adaptable to firms with different characteristics. The framework has been validated in manufacturing firms and found to overcome tensions among paradigms, encourage firms to consider performance beyond their boundaries, and be scalable.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Henriques, Paulo Ferrao, Rui Castro, Joao Azevedo
Summary: The study focuses on analyzing the emerging process of industrial symbiosis globally, identifying key factors and barriers with an emphasis on important dimensions within economic sectors. It provides recommendations to reinforce synergies process and overcome barriers in each sector.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kar Wei Ch'ng, Siti Nur Hidayah Mohamad, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Wai Shin Ho, Peng Yen Liew, Zainuddin Abdul Manan, Siti Fatimah Sa'ad, Mohd Arif Misrol, Musa Lawal
Summary: Industrial symbiosis, which promotes energy/material exchanges among different industrial enterprises, has gained increasing attention. Process integration is a powerful tool to optimize resource utilization efficiency and reduce environmental pollution. This research presents a framework for the systematic planning of an integrated industrial site using process integration tools.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marinos Stylianou, Terpsithea Lai, Simona Bennici, Patrick Dutournie, Lionel Limousy, Agapios Agapiou, Iliana Papamichael, Besma Khiari, Mejdi Jeguirim, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: Tomato pomace was pyrolyzed at 350℃ and 550℃ and chemically activated at 800℃ to produce two biochars named B350 and B550, as well as two new materials named BA350 and BA550. The results showed that higher pyrolysis temperature and chemical activation increased the specific surface area of the biochars. This suggests that biochars from tomato waste can be used as organic amendment to improve soil fertility and serve as water reservoirs in arid areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Iliana Papamichael, Georgia Chatziparaskeva, Irene Voukkali, Jose Navarro Pedreno, Mejdi Jeguirim, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: The three main components of humanity are energy, food, and clothing. Each individual and society as a whole contribute to climate change, CO2 emissions, natural resource consumption, and social attitudes and behavior. The global fashion industry is expected to see a rise in value from 1.5 trillion dollars in 2020 to around 2.25 trillion dollars by 2025, indicating an increasing demand for fashion. To address issues such as climate change, scarcity of soil and water, and the need for sustainable resource management, the fashion industry must adopt new strategies such as using natural materials, reducing water consumption, and shifting towards a circular economy mindset.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Teresa Rodriguez-Espinosa, Jose Navarro-Pedreno, Ignacio Gomez Lucas, Maria Belen Almendro Candel, Ana Perez Gimeno, Manuel Jordan Vidal, Iliana Papamichael, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: Soil nutrient imbalance is a global threat to food security and ecosystem sustainability. However, adding organic residues or constructing anthropogenic soils can optimize it. The heavy metal content in organic residues is a concern, but little is known about the potential heavy metal risk of pruning residues applied to soil. This study characterizes the elemental composition and solubility of heavy metals in various organic residues and compares them to legal frameworks governing heavy metal content in agricultural substrates. The results show minimal heavy metal risk in pruning residues, making them suitable for organic fertilization plans.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Teresa Rodriguez-Espinosa, Jose Navarro-Pedreno, Ignacio Gomez Lucas, Maria Belen Almendro Candel, Ana Gimeno, Antonis A. A. Zorpas
Summary: Member States of the European Union are required to ban burning arable stubble by 2023 and improve the recycling of organic waste into fertilizers and organic farming practices by 2030. This is because the current lack of nutrients from soils and crops leads to food insecurity, human malnutrition, and diseases. Therefore, innovative solutions using waste as technosols are needed. The objective of this paper is to educate on the potential nutrients provided by pruning residues. The study characterizes the elemental composition, solubility of nutrients, and physical and chemical properties of various organic wastes. Results show significant differences in nutrient content and solubility, with sewage sludge compost, olive pruning, and pine needle residue having the highest nutrient presence. However, it is important for farmers to consider the short-term soluble nutrient rate and synchronize it with a plant's nutrient requirement during its life cycle when applying pruning residues as a nutritional supplement. The study also highlights the significance of organic waste's solubility in providing short-term nutrients to crops, particularly K, Ca, Mg, and Na for efficient biofertilization.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michail Tsangas, Iliana Papamichael, Antonis A. A. Zorpas
Summary: Energy is crucial for urban development and technological advancements, with production and consumption linked to environmental, social, and economic issues. Strategic and targeted energy planning is essential for a smoother transition towards a more efficient and sustainable society. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing war in Ukraine have introduced new challenges to effective sustainable energy strategies, with temporary reduction in energy use and energy security issues affecting global approaches.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa Rodriguez-Espinosa, Iliana Papamichael, Irene Voukkali, Ana Perez Gimeno, Maria Belen Almendro Candel, Jose Navarro-Pedreno, Antonis A. Zorpas, Ignacio Gomez Lucas
Summary: Population growth leads to increased demand for resources, which exceeds the Earth's limited capacity. Sustainable organic farming can reduce the use of inorganic fertilizers and utilize organic waste for plant nutrition. The combination of organic and inorganic fertilization is recommended to increase crop yield, and practical methods for managing organic waste within a circular economy are needed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Iliana Papamichael, Georgios Pappas, Joshua E. Siegel, Vassilis J. Inglezakis, Giorgos Demetriou, Antonis A. Zorpas, Constantinos Hadjisavvas
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Mithun Ali, Andrea Appolloni, Fausto Cavallaro, Idiano D'Adamo, Assunta Di Vaio, Francesco Ferella, Massimo Gastaldi, Muhammad Ikram, Nallapaneni Manoj Kumar, Michael Alan Martin, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Ilhan Ozturk, Maria Pia Riccardi, Paolo Rosa, Ernesto Santibanez Gonzalez, Claudio Sassanelli, Davide Settembre-Blundo, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Marzena Smol, Georgios Archimidis Tsalidis, Irene Voukkali, Nan Yang, Antonis A. Zorpas
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iliana Papamichael, Irene Voukkali, Pantelitsa Loizia, Teresa Rodriguez-Espinosa, Jose Navarro Pedreno, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: The fashion industry is the third most polluting industry in the world, with environmental implications growing due to consumer habits and resource depletion. Circular Economy integration provides a fast and secure path to sustainability, aligning with European legislation and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. However, a holistic business model covering the entire production process is necessary for a successful transition to a circular economy in the fashion industry.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iliana Papamichael, Irene Voukkali, Pantelitsa Loizia, Georgios Pappas, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: The monitoring and assessment of Environmental Performance is a critical but complex area of interest. It is often challenging for non-experts to understand the exploration of environmental performance due to limited knowledge, acceptance, involvement of individuals, and the use of scattered and non-user-friendly monitoring techniques. Various assessment tools, including Key Performance Indicators, software tools, and predictive models, are being used to provide clear and reliable guidelines for monitoring the environmental performance of institutions. This paper reviews the existing tools for evaluating environmental performance and highlights the multitude of methods available for decision-making in line with European and local legislations.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Iliana Papamichael, Irene Voukkali, Pantelitsa Loizia, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: With increasing demand for materials and shorter building lifespans, the construction industry is under pressure to reduce its material and environmental impacts. Mismanagement of construction and demolition waste (CDW) can have severe environmental consequences. Material recovery and circular economy approaches show potential for reducing construction waste through sustainable use of resources.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Irene Voukkali, Iliana Papamichael, Pantelitsa Loizia, Demetris F. Lekkas, Teresa Rodriguez-Espinosa, Jose Navarro-Pedreno, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: The linear economy of today's society cannot effectively address sustainability issues such as resource depletion and waste treatment, leading to the prioritization of the circular economy concept by the scientific community and policymakers. The transition to a circular economy is in line with the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and the European Union's commitment. Circular business models require a shift in technical elements, utilizing strategies such as reuse, reduce, recycle, etc., and monitoring tools are essential for measuring circular economy performance.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dimitra C. Banti, Petros Samaras, Afroditi G. Chioti, Anastasios Mitsopoulos, Michail Tsangas, Antonis Zorpas, Themistoklis Sfetsas
Summary: The performance of a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) was investigated with the addition of 3D-printed biocarriers fabricated with 13X and bentonite (MBBR 3D), using K1 commercial biocarriers (MBBR K1), and without any biocarriers at all (control MBBR). Physicochemical parameters were measured to evaluate MBBR efficiency, while biofilm extracted from the biocarriers was evaluated. The findings show that MBBR 3D had improved nitrification and denitrification processes compared to the control MBBR and MBBR K1, with a larger dry mass of biofilm in the 3D-printed biocarriers compared to the K1 biocarriers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irene Voukkali, Iliana Papamichael, Pantelitsa Loizia, Antonis A. Zorpas
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges posed by urbanization to the natural environment and social systems, emphasizing the need to study the relationship between cities and the environment. The results of waste compositional analysis indicate that higher population density leads to greater garbage production and the need for infrastructure for waste management. Additionally, increased tourist activity results in an increase in tourist accommodations and services, leading to more waste production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anastasis Christou, Evgenia Charilaou, Andreas Zissimos, Damianos Neocleous, Panagiotis Dalias, Antonis A. Zorpas, Marinos Stylianou
Summary: This study evaluated the use of green compost for the revegetation of acidic sulfidic tailings. The results showed that adding 50% volume ratio of compost facilitated the growth and development of plants, leading to successful reclamation of the tailings.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)