This paper proposes an integrated approach for a biomethane supply chain from Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW), addressing both strategic plant location-sizing and tactical vehicle routing. A two-stage iterative approach following a cluster-first location&sizing&route-...
Sustainability and environmental management
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The transportation sector is marked by high emissions, and new sustainable solutions are required to solve this problem. Biomethane, also known as green gas, has the potential to regenerate certain wastes, promoting resource circularity. This study aimed at evaluating the profitability of small-...
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Bio di TELT
TELT (Tunnel Euralpin Lyon-Turin) è il promotore pubblico che guida la realizzazione e la successiva gestione della tratta ferroviaria internazionale tra Francia e Italia, parte del progetto del corridoio mediterraneo TEN-T. Il progetto... -
This paper aims to shed light on the determinants of sustainable products' purchase intention, with a focus on sustainable beer. Specifically, three determinants related to the theory of planned behavior (i.e., perceived consumer effectiveness, social influence, and environmental concern) and two...
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Critical Raw Materials attract increasing attention due to their depleting reserves and low recyclability. Niobium, one of the most rare and vital elements, is primarily found in Brazil. This research explores the potential impact of Circular Economy (CE) strategies on mitigating niobium's...
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The recycling of space debris is being prioritized more and more by international space agencies as a critical waste reduction method enabling the reuse of materials that would otherwise be wasted. Space missions typically generate various types of waste, including metals, nonmetals (such as...
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Recently, the new industrial paradigm of circular economy (CE) has acquired increasing attention. In a CE, the value of materials is preserved by keeping them for as long as possible in the economic system, overcoming the "traditional" linear model (take-waste-disposal). Despite its benefits in...
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This paper explores the nexus between sustainable business models, education and technology, addressing pressing challenges in economic, social, and environmental spheres. On one hand, education is identified as a key tool for fostering sustainability principles and essential skills for future...
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Scholars are increasingly prioritising sustainability as the driving force behind their research efforts, and many businesses are placing the customer at the centre of their agendas. Hospitality facilities, such as hotels, are also making concerted efforts to mitigate climate change. The present...
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Despite extensive literature on corporate sustainability, understanding how companies become sustainable remains elusive. Similarly, the innovative processes that lead organizations to become “green” are not well understood. Industrial symbiosis (IS) offers a new model for sustainable development,...