Circularity Approach to Solving Resource and Climate Problems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Products and Services".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 604
Special Issue Editors
Interests: consequential life cycle assessment (CLCA) concept; economic and environmental model; energy sector
Interests: building physics; life cycle assessment; circular economy; eco-design
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Interests: circular economy; life cycle assessment; energy system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The world is facing climate change, a shortage of natural resources, and other environmental and socioeconomic problems which are caused by unsustainable production and consumption. By applying a circular approach to our current production and consumption habits, a healthier environment and more sustainable society and economy can be achieved. Circular approaches are applicable to the whole supply chain, from resource extraction, production, and use to the end of the use of the product. This approach maintains the product’s value for as long as possible to minimize waste and pollution and to improve the value of the resources used. It not only brings direct economic benefits to businesses, but also has positive impacts on society through job creation and improving the working environment, consequently targeting all three pillars of sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to present a collection on the application of circular approaches, in theory and in practice, for a more sustainable world. The submitted papers may cover a broad range of topics, such as the following:
- The circular economy concept and its strategies;
- Supportive tools for circularity;
- The practical application of circular business models;
- The benefits of circular strategies/approaches;
- Challenges during the application of circular strategies/approaches;
- Recommendations for industries and policy makers.
Dr. Le Quyen Luu
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cellura
Dr. Sonia Longo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- circular economy
- life cycle thinking
- sustainable production and consumption
- 10R
- eco-design
- resource and material
- climate change
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