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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298180503321

Autore

Li Xiaohong

Titolo

Industrial Ecology and Industry Symbiosis for Environmental Sustainability : Definitions, Frameworks and Applications / / by Xiaohong Li

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2018

ISBN

9783319675015

331967501X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVIII, 130 p. 10 illus.)

Disciplina

658.408

Soggetti

Management

Business ethics

Business logistics

Industries

Information technology - Management

Business Ethics

Supply Chain Management

Business Process Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. An Introduction to Sustainability and the Closed-Loop Concept -- 2. Industrial Ecology and Industrial Symbiosis -- 3. Areas in Applied Industrial Ecology -- 4. Applications of Industrial Symbiosis -- 5. Life Cycle Thinking and Analysis Design for the Environment and Industrial Ecology Frameworks -- 6. Barriers and Enablers for Applying Industrial Ecology and Future Development.

Sommario/riassunto

This book opens up a critical dimension to the interdisciplinary field of Industrial Ecology (IE) and one of its four areas - Industrial Symbiosis (IS). Presenting the concept of closed-loop thinking, this timely book explains how industries and societies can achieve environmental sustainability, a necessity for today's businesses. Providing a critical review of the definitions and developments of both IE and IS, this study



establishes their fundamental role in improving environmental sustainability. The author identifies valuable lessons to be learned and presents conceptual frameworks to guide future IE and IS applications. Transforming industrial systems into closed-loop industrial ecosystems dramatically reduces the negative impact of industrial activities on the environment. Therefore, this book is an important read not only for operations management scholars, but also those who are interested in ensuring an environmentally sustainable future.