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Sustainability, Volume 16, Issue 20

October-2 2024 - 413 articles

Cover Story: What are the true recycling rates of products? These may not be as high as one thinks. Calculating true recycling rates in a product-centric manner is a cornerstone of the circular economy (CE). Our paper shows how the recycling rates of products, modules, etc., should be calculated; this is also the fundamental basis of understanding supply chains and the CE. The results are expressed as a recycling label (centre), analogous to the energy label; the difference is that it is well-defined between 0 and 100%. From this, the element recycling rates can be calculated from all high-quality materials produced, depicted as the element flower (outside). Our calculations are based on process simulations of the CE (or parts thereof). These can be linked directly to product design tools, applied for Design for Recycling and also estimate exergy dissipation and environmental footprint. View this paper
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Articles (413)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,324 Views
17 Pages

21 October 2024

Configuring energy storage systems (ESSs) in distribution networks is an effective way to alleviate issues induced by intermittent distributed generation such as transformer overloading and line congestion. However, flexibility has not been fully tak...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
8,116 Views
25 Pages

Assessing the Potential Impacts of Contaminants on the Water Quality of Lake Victoria: Two Case Studies in Uganda

  • Brian Nalumenya,
  • Matteo Rubinato,
  • Jade Catterson,
  • Michael Kennedy,
  • Hilary Bakamwesiga and
  • Disan Wabwire

21 October 2024

Nutrients are essential for the growth of aquatic life; however, in excess, they can result in a decline in water quality, posing serious risks to both human and aquatic organisms. Human activities, such as urbanisation, industry, and farming, can in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,948 Views
25 Pages

A Human-Centered Shelter Design for People on the Move in the Al-Sahel Region

  • Hind Al-Shoubaki,
  • Dimitris Psychogyios,
  • Matthias Drilling,
  • Yioryos Chatziefthymiou,
  • Tatiani Fragkou,
  • André Marinho Costa and
  • Aris Tsangrassoulis

21 October 2024

This article addresses the development of a human-centered shelter design tailored to meet the specific needs of refugees in the Al-Sahel Region. It focuses on five essential aspects of humanitarian-centered design. The goal is to create a livable un...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,129 Views
23 Pages

21 October 2024

The transition towards sustainable construction is crucial, and demountable building elements are frequently advocated for achieving this goal. While these elements offer relocatability during refurbishments, their adoption may increase initial envir...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,634 Views
14 Pages

21 October 2024

The evaluation and selection of green suppliers, as an important part of the process of creating a green supply chain, has received attention from enterprises and scholars. However, the evaluation and selection of green suppliers is a complex multi-c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,500 Views
18 Pages

Energy Management System and Control of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in a Grid-Connected Microgrid

  • Muhammad Roaid,
  • Tayyab Ashfaq,
  • Sidra Mumtaz,
  • Fahad R. Albogamy,
  • Saghir Ahmad and
  • Basharat Ullah

21 October 2024

In the complex environment of microgrid deployments targeted at geographic regions, the seamless integration of renewable energy sources meets a variety of essential challenges. These include the unpredictable nature of renewable energy, characterize...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,366 Views
23 Pages

Impacts of Large Hydropower Projects on the Ecological Environment of Watersheds: A Case Study of Ertan Reservoir Area

  • Yixian Xiao,
  • Li He,
  • Xin Chen,
  • Zhengwei He,
  • Yangqi Lai,
  • Fang Luo,
  • Yuxin Cen,
  • Dan Li and
  • Run Jin

21 October 2024

Ertan Hydroelectric Power Station was the first large-scale water conservancy facility in western China, and with its completion, the ecological pattern of the reservoir area has changed dramatically; however, the changes in habitat quality before an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,181 Views
17 Pages

21 October 2024

This study investigates the perspectives of key stakeholders—teachers, principals, and parents of students with disabilities—regarding the 2022 Revised Curriculum, which integrates sustainability and climate change education into the Crea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,787 Views
9 Pages

Utilizing the IFS Standard for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Practices in Juice Production

  • Agata Biadała,
  • Tomasz Szablewski,
  • Renata Cegielska-Radziejewska,
  • Łukasz Tomczyk and
  • Daria Budych

21 October 2024

The aim of this study was to identify the most common threats and non-compliances occurring during the production of unpasteurized fruit juices in relation to the requirements of the IFS standard. Additionally, this study aimed to demonstrate how the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,609 Views
22 Pages

21 October 2024

The northern Tianshans region in the arid zone of northwestern China plays a key role in promoting high-quality development of the ecological environment. In recent years, ecological environmental protection in this region has encountered major chall...

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