Keywords:
Environment.
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Industrial management Environmental aspects.
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Sustainability.
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Environmental Sciences.
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Corporate Environmental Management.
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Sustainability.
Description / Table of Contents:
Part 1. How to Assess Circularity? – Setting the Foundation -- Chapter 1. Circularity Assessment: Developing a Comprehensive Yardstick -- Chapter 2. Lessons from ESG Evaluation for Circularity Assessment -- Part II Assessing Circularity at Various Systemic Levels -- Chapter 3. Circularity at Macro Level: The Urban & National Perspectives -- Chapter 4. Circularity at Meso Level: A Sector Perspective -- Chapter 5. Circularity at Micro Level: A Business Perspective -- Chapter 6. Circularity at Nano Level: A Product/Service Perspective -- Part III Towards a Circular Future – Consumers for Granular Circularity -- Chapter 7. Consumer-centric Circularity: Conscious Changes in Lifestyle Towards a New Normal. .
Abstract:
This open access book attempts to provide a perspective on the circularity assessment at different levels of the systemic hierarchy and advocates better resource management for a sustainable future. It demonstrates how relevant circularity indicators are used for quantifying the extent of circularity of each level. Illustrative case studies that discuss the process of quantitatively interpreting progress towards circularity are provided. This work caters to a broad readership inclusive of governance, basic research, engineering, and business stakeholders. The conclusion signifies the role of consumer community in achieving circularity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
XXIX, 115 p. 24 illus., 10 illus. in color.
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online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2023.
ISBN:
9789811997006
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9700-6
DOI:
10.1007/978-981-19-9700-6
DDC:
333.7
Language:
English
