A Review on the Parameters Affecting the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Composites by DO Bichang’a, FO Aramide, IO Oladele, OO Alabi

“…The global drive towards a circular economy that emphasizes sustainability in production processes has increased the use of agro-based raw materials like natural fibres in applications that have long been dependent on inorganic raw materials. …”
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Economic valuation of the thermal inertization of asbestos waste—an Italian case study by Silvia Ferrini, Filippo Pampaloni, Francesco Delogu, Giulia Goffetti, Cecilia Viti, Giancarlo Capitani

“…However, their success is contingent on securing public funding, a thorough examination of hidden environmental costs and risks, and the establishment of supportive regulations fostering a circular economy. These findings underscore the imperative for further exploration and substantial financial commitments to make asbestos treatment options a global reality.…”
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New trends of additive manufacturing using materials based-on natural fibers and minerals : A systematic review by Joao Ribeiro, Manuel Rodríguez-Martín, Joaquín Barreiro, Ana Fernández-Abia, Roberto García-Martín, Joao Rocha, Susana Martínez-Pellitero

“…Since their use reduces the need for other synthetic polymers derived from petroleum and other non-natural fibers that generate a high environmental impact, this type of material is a sustainable, environmentally friendly, biodegradable solution that can be integrated into the value chain of certain industries and, finally, favors the circular economy. This study presents a bibliometric analysis, meta-analysis, and systematic literature review focusing on plant-based fibers and minerals in biocomposites from a holistic perspective. …”
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Coal Gangue Utilization: Applications, Challenges, and Sustainable Development Strategies by Yinghui Sun, Bohao Bai, Xu Yang, Shujun Zhu, Jilin Tian, Zhuozhi Wang, Li Xu, Lianfei Xu, Boxiong Shen

“…Finally, the article proposed the development direction and strategies for the future resource utilization of coal gangue, emphasizing the importance of coal gangue as a sustainable resource and its significant role in achieving a circular economy for reducing environmental pollution. …”
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Strategic Resource Extraction and Recycling from Waste: A Pathway to Sustainable Resource Conservation by Inna Pitak, Anastasiia Sholokhova, Arūnas Baltušnikas, Rita Kriūkienė

“…This approach promotes circular economy principles by recovering resources and reducing waste. …”
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Sewage sludge as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel: Advances in conversion technologies and catalytic applications by Christopher Selvam D, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Raja T

“…Sewage sludge, possessing a lipid content ranging from 10 % to 25 %, serves as a cost-effective raw material for biodiesel synthesis, thereby adhering to the tenets of circular economy principles. This review delves into sophisticated conversion methodologies, including transesterification, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), emphasizing their efficacy and yield. …”
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Towards CO2 emissions reduction of shipping: Ca(OH)2 based carbon capture system for safeguarding the marine environment by Valentina Bortuzzo, Valentina Bortuzzo, Serena Bertagna, Luca Braidotti, Vittorio Bucci

“…Additionally, the study examines the feasibility of the generated product for reuse in industry, promoting a circular economy and addressing environmental issues. This innovative solution underscores the urgent need for transformative measures to reduce maritime emissions, in line with efforts to safeguarding the marine environment and combat climate change.…”
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Repair-oriented design and manufacturing strategies for circular electronic products, from mass customization/standardization to scalable repair economy by Bahram Ipaki, Zohrehsadat Hosseini

“…Repair-oriented design (RoD) seeks to enhance repairability and repair value within a circular economy by focusing on extended repair loops that account for repeated repairs, diagnostics, facilities, speed, accuracy, safety, user preferences, skills, demand scale, and post-sale service. …”
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Net zero carbon buildings: A review on recent advances, knowledge gaps and research directions by Nwe Ni Myint, Muhammad Shafique, Xiangming Zhou, Zhuang Zheng

“…Then, best practices in the decarbonisation of buildings, such as implementation of energy efficiency measures, utilisation of renewable energy sources, and adoption of circular economy principles are examined. Additionally, innovations in new building materials, such as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Cold-Formed Steel (CFS), and Highly Sulfated Calcium Silicate Cement (HSCSC), were found to have substantial potential for reducing embodied carbon. …”
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Opportunities for sustainable waste management in the pharmaceutical industry declaration of competing interest by Nikolić Branislava, Nikolić Nađa, Milošević Anica, Milošević-Georgiev Andrijana

“…Sustainable development and waste management are directly linked to the circular economy. Sustainable pharmaceutical waste management encompasses reduction, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and disposal. …”
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Cigarette butt filter as membrane material with tannic acid and FeCl3 additives for improve antifouling properties by Anisa Luthfiana, Sri Mulyati, Nasrul Arahman, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Muhammad Prayogie Aulia

“…The results highlight the potential of waste-derived membranes as a sustainable alternative for industrial wastewater treatment, aligning with the principles of circular economy and green chemistry. Future work should explore long-term stability, surface charge effects, and optimization of additive concentrations to enhance performance and antifouling efficiency further.…”
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Fit for the Future: An Assessment of the Sustainability Parameters of Liquid Dairy Product Packaging in the DACH Region and the Implications of Upcoming Regulatory Changes by Michelle Klein, Charlotte Neumair, Mattia Primoceri, Manfred Tacker, Silvia Apprich

“…The European Union aims for climate neutrality by 2050 and has proposed the Packaging and Packing Waste Regulation (PPWR) to promote a circular economy, focusing on reducing packaging waste. …”
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Controlled Multi-Dimensional Assembly of Calcium Carbonate Particles with Industrial By-Product Carbide Slag and CO₂ by Yuke Shen, Xiaoli Jiang, Chengcai Tang, Wei Ma, Jianyu Cheng, Hongxu Wang, Hongyu Zhu, Lin Zhao, Yagang Zhang, Panfeng Zhao

“…The utilization of carbide slag, an industrial by-product, as a resource to prepare value-added products has a profound impact not only for sustainable synthesis and the circular economy but also for CO₂ reduction. …”
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A review of the structured framework for sustainability audits in manufacturing organizations by Dharmendra Hariyani, Poonam Hariyani, Sanjeev Mishra, Milind Kumar Sharma

“…Future research directions include integrating circular economy principles, leveraging advanced analytics, and expanding social impact assessments to ensure the auditing system evolves in line with sustainability imperatives, such as addressing sustainability challenges and seizing opportunities. …”
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A Novel Process for Oleacein Production from Olive Leaves Using Freeze Drying Methodology by Christina Koutra, Efi Routsi, Panagiotis Stathopoulos, Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis, Marina Humbert, Olivier Maubert, Alexios-Leandros Skaltsounis

“…The proposed methodology aligns with circular economy principles and holds substantial potential for applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional food industries.…”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Sustainability Rating Systems for Road Infrastructure by Rajab Ali Mehraban, Lucia Tsantilis, Pier Paolo Riviera, Ezio Santagata

“…Key findings suggest that the current SRSs inadequately address the principles of a circular economy, risk management, and social equity, highlighting areas for methodological enhancement. …”
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Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: An Overview on Life Cycle Impacts and Cost Efficiency of Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Ramin Rahmani, Bashir Bashiri, Sérgio I. Lopes, Abrar Hussain, Himanshu S. Maurya, Raivo Vilu

“…Selective laser melting (SLM), as the subsection LPBF technologies, is highlighted for its capability to produce high-performance, lightweight, and complex components with minimal material waste, thus aligning with circular economy goals for metal alloys. Life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) analyses are essential methods for evaluating the sustainability of any new technology. …”
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Synergistic Sintering of Lignite Fly Ash and Steelmaking Residues towards Sustainable Compacted Ceramics by V. G. Karayannis, A. K. Moutsatsou, A. N. Baklavaridis, E. L. Katsika, A. E. Domopoulou

“…The research results aim at shedding more light on the development of sustainable sintered ceramics from secondary industrial resources towards circular economy.…”
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Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia by Indrabudi Terry, Triyanti Riesti, Safitri Widya, Candra Wirawan Arief Mochamad

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Biodegradable nanocellulose reinforced biocomposites for food packaging – a narrative review and future perspective by Sadhana Jadaun, Usha Sharma, Ringshangphi Khapudang, Saleem Siddiqui

“…The review will also provide a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain’s elements, their opportunity and constraints for shifting the sustainable production system of cellulose nanocomposites towards circular economy. Efforts have also been made to combine all the recent studies related to key aspects and engineering of nanocellulose biocomposites. …”
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