Waste to Resources : Environmental Sustainability, Safety, and Health.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kulkarni, Shrikaant.

Contributor:

Shrikaant Kulkarni, Uday Chatterjee

Series:

Developments in Environmental Science Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Circular economy.

Resource recovery facilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (296 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chantilly : Elsevier, 2025.

Summary:

Waste to Resources: Environmental Sustainability, Safety, and Health features practical solutions to address environmental challenges.With a focus on converting waste into valuable resources, this book explores the pivotal roles of businesses and society in fostering innovation for sustainable waste management.

Contents:

Front Cover

Waste to Resources

Developments in Environmental Science

Waste to Resources: Environmental Sustainability, Safety, and Health

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Preface

I- Waste to resources: Circular economy and wealth creation

1 - Circular economy, growth, supply chain, and advantage

Introduction

Understanding the circular economy

Importance of economic growth in sustainability

Role of supply chains in a circular model

Concept of circular economy

Principles of the circular economy

Comparison with linear economic models

Key drivers and challenges

Key drivers

Challenges

Circular economy and economic growth

How circular practices foster growth?

Economic benefits of resource efficiency

Case studies of growth through circular models

Integration of circular economy in supply chains

Redesigning supply chains for sustainability

Sustainable sourcing

Circular product design

Reverse logistics

Technology integration

Collaboration across the value chain

Resource recirculation and waste reduction

Material recovery and recycling

Extending product lifecycles

Eliminating waste at source

Circular packaging

Energy efficiency

Building resilient and efficient supply networks

Diversifying supply sources

Real-time data and analytics

Flexible and adaptive systems

Fostering collaboration and partnerships

Investing in infrastructure and technology

Advantages of adopting a circular economy

Environmental benefits

Reduction in waste generation

Conservation of natural resources

Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Promoting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity

Competitive advantage for businesses

Enhanced brand reputation

Cost savings through resource efficiency

Access to new revenue streams.

Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Increased innovation and market differentiation

Long-term economic resilience

Resource security and reduced dependency on raw materials

Increased economic resilience to market volatility

Job creation and economic diversification

Stimulating green innovation and investment

Stabilizing global supply chains

Challenges and barriers to implementation

Economic and policy barriers

High initial investment costs

Lack of incentive structures and subsidies

Market fragmentation and short-term focus

Policy and regulatory uncertainty

Global economic pressures

Technological and infrastructural challenges

Lack of advanced recycling technologies

Insufficient reverse logistics infrastructure

The complexity of product design and materials management

Inadequate waste management infrastructure

Data and technology integration

Cultural and behavioral resistance

Consumer habits and expectations

Corporate mindset and short-term focus

Lack of awareness and knowledge

Cultural resistance to reuse and repair

Policy and regulatory support

Case study: Transitioning to a circular economy at IKEA

Key initiatives

Quantitative results

Analysis of results

Future opportunities and trends

Innovation and technology in circular practices

Advanced recycling technologies

Blockchain for transparency and traceability

Internet of things (IoT) for product lifecycle management

Circular design and product innovation

Artificial intelligence in resource optimization

Sustainable packaging solutions

Extended producer responsibility programs

Circular economy incentives and subsidies

Waste reduction and recycling legislation

Carbon pricing and environmental taxation

Standards for circular products.

Global collaboration for circular economies

Cross-border resource sharing

Global circular economy partnerships

Supply chain integration across borders

Knowledge sharing and capacity building

Climate change mitigation through circular models

Conclusion

References

2. Cradle to cradle approach, life cycle assessment

Overview of cradle-to-cradle approach

Importance of life cycle assessment

Synergy between C2C and LCA

Cradle-to-cradle (C2C) approach

Principles of cradle to cradle

Design for circular economy

Benefits of C2C in sustainable development

Life cycle assessment

Definition and methodology

Phases of LCA

Applications of LCA in sustainability

Integration of C2C and LCA

Complementary nature of C2C and LCA

Framework for combining C2C and LCA

Case studies: Successful implementation

Challenges and limitations

Limitations of C2C approach

Constraints in conducting LCA

Barriers to integration of C2C and LCA

Case study: Integration of C2C and LCA in carpet manufacturing

Approach

C2C implementation

LCA analysis

Results findings

Future perspectives

Advancements in sustainable design practices

Role of technology in enhancing C2C and LCA

Policy recommendations for circular economy

Implications for sustainability

3. New models for sustainable circular growth

Key principles of sustainable circular growth

Resource efficiency and optimization

Closed-loop systems

Renewable energy integration

Eco-friendly product design

Role of technology in circular growth

Policy and regulatory frameworks

Understanding policy frameworks

Key components of a policy framework

Regulatory frameworks and their importance

Key aspects of regulatory frameworks.

Government initiatives and policies

International standards and guidelines

Incentives for circular economy adoption

Stakeholder collaboration

Challenges and barriers

Applications in key sectors

Manufacturing and industrial processes

Construction and urban development

Waste management and recycling

Agriculture and food systems

Case studies and best practices

Case study 1: Philips-Circular lighting initiative

Case study 2: Amsterdam's circular construction plan

Case study 3: Veolia-Waste-to-energy in Denmark

Global projects

Call to action for stakeholders

Future opportunities in sustainable circular growth

II-Waste to resources and environmental sustainability

4 - Sustainable waste valorization of fuels and chemicals into useful resources

Scope and objectives

Technologies for waste valorization

Pyrolysis and gasification

Fermentation processes

Biorefining and hydrothermal liquefaction

Chemical recycling methods

Production of bio-based chemicals

Platform chemicals from waste

Bio-based polymers and bioplastics

High-value specialty chemicals

Case study: Sustainable waste valorization for biofuel and chemical production

Process overview

Product utilization

Challenges and barriers in scaling up

Technical and operational challenges

Economic and market barriers

Policy and regulatory issues

Public perception and acceptance

Future prospects and innovations

Advances in waste valorization technologies

Role of circular economy in waste management

Potential for large-scale commercialization

Emerging research areas

Key findings.

Recommendations for future research and development

5. Synthesis protocols for obtaining value-added products from waste

Importance of value-added product synthesis

Sustainability and circular economy

Classification of waste sources

Agricultural waste

Industrial waste

Municipal solid waste

Electronic waste (E-waste)

Biomedical waste

Pretreatment and processing of waste

Physical methods

Chemical methods

Biological methods

Synthesis protocols for value-added products

Biofuels and energy products

Biodiesel from waste oils

Biogas from organic waste

Bioethanol from lignocellulosic waste

Biopolymers and bioplastics

Polylactic acid (PLA) from agricultural waste

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from food waste

Nanomaterials from waste

Carbon nanotubes from plastic waste

Metal nanoparticles from E-waste

Compost and biofertilizers

Vermicomposting techniques

Organic fertilizers from food and agricultural residues

Industrial chemicals and solvents

Bio-based acids and alcohols

Green solvents from waste biomass

Construction and composite materials

Eco-bricks and recycled concrete

Waste-derived composites for packaging

Advanced technologies in waste valorization

Thermochemical processes

Pyrolysis

Gasification

Biotechnological approaches

Synthetic biology for waste valorization

Fermentation-based waste processing

Electrochemical and photocatalytic methods

Electrochemical waste valorization

Photocatalytic waste degradation and valorization

Case study: Waste valorization for biofuel production-A quantitative analysis

Methodology

Feedstock selection and pretreatment

Fermentation process

Results and discussion

Bioethanol yield comparison

Energy balance analysis

Economic feasibility

Conclusion.

Future scope.

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ISBN:

9780443335303

9780443335310

OCLC:

1549591901