Selected Properties and Microstructure of Concrete with Tire Rubber Granulate as Recycled Material in Construction Industry by Marcalikova Zuzana, Gandel Radoslav, Jerabek Jan, Varak Jaromir

“…These mixtures highlight the importance of utilizing local resources, aligning with the principles of the circular economy. The experimental program focuses on evaluation of mechanical properties in addition to specialized tests. …”
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Revolutionizing urban solid waste management with AI and IoT: A review of smart solutions for waste collection, sorting, and recycling by Abderrahim Lakhouit

“…Ultimately, this research promotes a holistic approach to sustainable waste management that centers on building a circular economy and reducing environmental impacts. By adopting AI and I oT advanced technologies, cities can achieve their sustainability objectives, thereby paving the way for cleaner, more resilient urban environments that will benefit both current and future generations.…”
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Genomic analysis of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli isolated from manure and manured agricultural grasslands by C. Tyrrell, C. M. Burgess, F. P. Brennan, D. Münzenmaier, D. Drissner, R. J. Leigh, F. Walsh

“…This study demonstrates grass as an understudied environmental niche of AMR E. coli, which directly links the environment to the grass grazing animal and vice-versa via the circular economy of manure application.…”
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Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 12 in Cities: Best Practices by Ewa Jastrzębska

“…Attainment of SDG 12 requires the pursuit of the concept of a circular economy (CE), namely, one where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained in the economy for as long as possible, and the generation of waste is minimised. …”
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Enhancing Meat Quality and Nutritional Value in Monogastric Livestock Using Sustainable Novel Feed Ingredients by José A. M. Prates

“…The alignment of these alternative feeds with circular economy principles and sustainability goals further emphasizes their role in reducing environmental impact. …”
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Life Cycle Analysis in the Context of Smart Cities by Berville Charles, Croitoru Cristiana, Bode Florin

“…Strategies to mitigate these include integrating sobriety, promoting a circular economy, stakeholder engagement and robust policy frameworks.…”
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The evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles and their influence on sustainable transport: A review and future research lines by Alberto-Tomas Delso-Vicente, Marisol-Carvajal Camperos, Margarita Almonacid-Durán

“…Unlike previous studies that often focus on specific aspects, such as life cycle analysis, circular economy, or thermal management of batteries, this review adopts a holistic approach. …”
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Low-carbon water treatment and resource recovery technology: A brief overview of anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBR) characteristics, applications, and innovations by WEN Hanquan, PAN Yuan, YU Hanqing*

“…The development and implementation of these novel technologies provide robust support for AnMBR in the wastewater treatments and in promoting a circular economy. Although commercializing AnMBR poses challenges, ongoing scientific research and technological innovation are addressing these issues. …”
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Fondements des analyses de flux de matières et d’énergie et typologies d’applications pour la gouvernance des territoires et des organisations by Benoit Ribon, Dominique Badariotti, René Kahn

“…We identified in literature different typologies of applications : environmental impacts assessment, process optimization, study of material dispersion and deposit, identification of local resources, legislative contribution, communication on environmental impacts and progresses, urbanism consideration, building of a territory shared vision including circular economy and resiliency consideration. MEFA have thus a large panel of applications to tackle sustainable development according different societal and technical perspectives. …”
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Process Line for Waste Heat Recovery in the Production of Stretch Film Based on Compressor Heat Pumps with Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants by Paweł Obstawski, Jacek Słoma, Krzysztof Górnicki, Michał Awtoniuk

“…This innovative solution facilitates a circular economy, reduces the carbon footprint, and aligns with the European Green Deal.…”
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Bimetallic synergy in supported Ni–Pd catalyst for selective hydrogenolysis of C–O bonds in epoxy resins by Yanze Huang, Yukari Yamazaki, Katsutoshi Nomoto, Hiroki Miura, Tetsuya Shishido, Xiongjie Jin, Kyoko Nozaki

“…Abstract Recycling of epoxy composites is of importance for achieving circular economy as demand for lightweight materials in the field of sustainable technologies is soaring. …”
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Education for sustainability: The role of reuse and conversion concepts for youth by Alexandra Șoica, Răzvan Bogdan Itu, Ioan Bogdan Marc

“…These concepts are key components of the circular economy and directly align with Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. …”
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Thermal energy storage materials designed from recycled Tetra Pak waste and paraffin waxes with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiencies by Safna Nishad, Mabrouk Ouederni, Igor Krupa

“…The PCM composites fabricated with recycled waste products lead to the circular economy which would contribute significantly to the sustainable development goals. …”
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Comparative Study of Agricultural Wastes Utilization in Cementitious Composites by Marcin Małek, Piotr Smarzewski, Mateusz Jackowski, Waldemar Łasica, Janusz Kluczyński

“…The exploration of alternative solutions for natural concrete aggregates is justified in the context of sustainable development and the circular economy. This research seeks to assess the effects on physical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics by incorporating walnut shells (WS), corncobs (CC) and cellulose fibers (CF) as substitutes for fine aggregates in concrete, as opposed to using regular concrete. …”
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Recycled PVC content and particle size distribution effects on morphological and mechanical properties of expanded PVC layer for floorcoverings by Chaouch, Walid, Msahli, Slah

“…This work deals with circular economy and sustainability. It investigates the use of recycled Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder as a substitute for conventional PVC resin in the expanded layer of floorcoverings without negative effects on their mechanical properties.The first challenge is to transform PVC-coated fabric waste into PVC powder completely separated from PET fibers, while simultaneously ensuring the optimal recovery of small PVC particles. …”
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Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) by Hualun Zhu, Mohammed Babkoor, Marc-Olivier Coppens, Massimiliano Materazzi

“…By presenting a holistic view of the current state of olefin production from recovered feedstocks, this work aims to contribute to the development of greener and more sustainable bio-based industries, ultimately fostering a transition towards a circular economy and mitigating the environmental impact of the petrochemical industry.…”
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Grape Pomace: A Review of Its Bioactive Phenolic Compounds, Health Benefits, and Applications by Janice da Conceição Lopes, Joana Madureira, Fernanda M. A. Margaça, Sandra Cabo Verde

“…Various strategies are being explored for its valorization, from a circular economy perspective. This review provides an updated overview of the composition of grape pomace from winemaking, highlighting sustainable methodologies for extracting phenolic compounds and their potential health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antiproliferative, anti-aging, and gut health properties. …”
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Women’s contribution to climate change action: A gender analysis by Setyowati Retno, Rusdiyana Eksa, Widiyanto, Sugihardjo, Lestari Eny, Arwindianti Micelle Lovinia

“…This movement is embodied into such institutions as female farmer group, Family Welfare Program (FWP), and waste bank driven by women through activities food production from the surrounding environment, healthy (organic) farming practices, health education and environmental hygiene, basic health services (posyandu for toddlers, adolescents and elderly), prevention of infectious diseases through “Jumantik”, waste reduction education, education on circular economy utilization of waste, making biopores and utilizing organic waste (magot cultivation).…”
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Synthesis of reusable cement materials through photochemical modification of marble powder for composite structures by Ali Zia Noor, Muhammad Atif, Sadia Bibi, Muhammad Burhan Sharif, Amjad Ali

“…By transforming waste into valuable resources, we minimize raw material consumption, foster recycling, and advance circular economy principles in the construction industry. …”
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Application of environmental, social and governance practices in agriculture by Dzhamilia Sakkaraeva, Akasbek Abdurashitov

“…It was found that Sweden has the highest standards in the European Union for the use of renewable energy and social equity, the Netherlands leads the sector in the use of circular economy, and Germany is a model of efficient use of renewable energy in various sectors of the economy. …”
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