Sustainable Utilization of Resources for Environmental Enhancement
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 717
Special Issue Editors
2. Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: environmental management; innovation management; material engineering and science; quality engineering and management
Interests: Internet of Things (IoT); testing and certification; performance monitoring
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Interests: construction and quality management; material science and properties; reliability engineering; failure analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue emphasizes the need to advance sustainable resource utilization as a cornerstone for environmental resilience and societal well-being. We seek contributions that critically examine transformative strategies in resource management, integrating cutting-edge technologies, circular economy principles, and regenerative practices. Submissions should prioritize the development of robust sustainability metrics that evaluate environmental, social, and economic impacts across entire life cycles, ensuring alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to clean energy, responsible consumption, climate action, and ecosystem preservation. Authors are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary approaches that bridge gaps between policy, industry, and community engagement, fostering systemic shifts toward low-carbon economies and equitable resource distribution.
We welcome innovative research addressing challenges such as waste valorization, renewable energy integration, water–energy–food nexus optimization, and biodiversity conservation. Case studies should highlight scalable solutions, such as green infrastructure in urban planning, agroecological practices in agriculture, or AI-driven resource efficiency in manufacturing. Submissions must critically assess trade-offs between short-term economic constraints and long-term sustainability gains, offering insights into governance models, stakeholder collaboration, and behavioral change mechanisms.
This issue aims to catalyze dialogue on redefining “progress” through holistic frameworks that balance planetary boundaries with human needs. By spotlighting actionable pathways for decarbonization, resource circularity, and inclusive growth, we aspire to empower policymakers, businesses, and communities to prioritize resilience and equity in a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Shu-lun Mak
Dr. Chi-Chung Lee
Dr. Waifan Tang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- sustainable resource management
- environmental sustainability
- social impact assessment
- economic evaluation
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