Driving Towards Sustainability: Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, Climate Resilience, and Technological Innovation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 1235
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainability; reverse logistics; circular economy; SD; SCMT
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
- Focus: This Special Issue, entitled "Driving Towards Sustainability: Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, Climate Resilience, and Technological Innovation", centers on sustainable practices that leverage circular economy models, reverse logistics, and climate resilience supported by technological advancements.
- Scope: The scope encompasses strategies for reducing waste and extending product lifecycles through circular economy principles, reverse logistics applications, adaptive climate resilience methods, and innovative technologies like renewable energy systems and digital solutions. Contributions will span areas such as manufacturing, supply chain, and urban planning.
- Purpose: The purpose is to provide actionable insights and interdisciplinary research that promote sustainable transformation across industries, highlighting the real-world applications, challenges, and potential of integrated solutions in fostering resilience and sustainability.
Contribution to Existing Literature:
This Special Issue will enrich the existing literature, bridging the gaps between circular economy models, reverse logistics, and climate resilience while incorporating the recent technological advancements like AI, ML, robotics, IoT, autonomous trucking/vehicles, flying cars, predictive data analytics, and many more. By presenting empirical studies, case analyses, and theoretical discussions, the Issue will offer a cohesive view of how these elements interact, providing researchers and practitioners with a practical framework that advances the current understanding and application in sustainability studies.
Dr. Mohammad Shamsuddoha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- circular economy
- reverse logistics
- climate resilience
- technological innovation
- sustainable supply chain
- waste reduction strategies
- renewable energy systems
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