Our study aims to use artificial intelligence in recycling waste and using it to produce electric energy instead of fuel. The more the city is populated with residents, commercial activity and other public facilities, the more it produces a large amount of household and institutional waste by...

The dual carbon target of China is a challenging commitment. As a major generator of waste concrete, China could greatly reduce carbon emissions by its recycling. However, the utilization rate of recycled concrete in China is very low. This paper thoroughly analyzes the critical success factors...

A vertical supply chain consisting of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a downstream retailer, faces internal competition between new and remanufactured products, along with external competition from a third party remanufacturer (3PR). These competitive forces not only affect the...

A circular economy in the construction industry is a concept whose implementation in Sri Lanka is timely, to shift from linear to circular material consumption. Two case studies helped to identify circular economy principles and how to include them in the construction process in Sri Lanka....

Municipal household waste management (MHWM) is of great importance for both urban governance and sustainable development. Currently, Chinese governments at all levels are making great effort to implement MHWM by waste classification and recycling (WCR). However, the pursuit of self-interest by...

Research is intended to investigate the Circular Economy impacts at Schiphol Airport, and statistical analysis will be made of the time interval between 2014-2019. A contextualisation of how Circular Economy is applied at Schiphol Airport. Subsequently, an Airport Performance Assessment Model...

Policy and practitioners' initiatives to stimulate sustainable consumption have so far failed to have notable impact on individuals' behaviors. The current commentary is a plea to social and sustainability scientists, particularly to economists dealing with sustainable agri-food systems, to dig...

In recent years, global production of plastics has surged and is expected to increase further over the following years, with over a quarter being attributed to plastic packaging. Plastic packaging poses environmental risks due to the fossil fuels consumed in its production and the impact on...

Background: With the increasing societal focus on sustainability and the critical need for innovative energy solutions, this research emphasizes the undervalued biomass originating from waste products of agroforestry activities. The traditional practice of disposing of these waste products...