Opportune inward waste materials toward a zero waste ceramic slabs production in a circular economy perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Consuelo Mugoni ◽  
Roberto Rosa ◽  
Vito A. Remigio ◽  
Anna Maria Ferrari ◽  
Cristina Siligardi
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Zero Waste

scholarly journals Integrated Mechanistic Engineering Models and Macroeconomic Input-Output approach to Model Physical Economy for Evaluating the Impact of transition to Circular Economy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkata Sai Gargeya Vunnava ◽  
Shweta Singh
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Engineering Models ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sustainable Transition

Sustainable transition to low carbon and zero waste economy requires a macroscopic evaluation of opportunities and impact of adopting emerging technologies in a region. However, a full assessment of current...

scholarly journals Method for Zero-Waste Circular Economy Using Worms for Plastic Agriculture: Augmenting Polystyrene Consumption and Plant Growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Samuel Ken-En Gan ◽  
Ser-Xian Phua ◽  
Joshua Yi Yeo ◽  
Zealyn Shi-Lin Heng ◽  
Zhenxiang Xing
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Dragon Fruit ◽  
Hylocereus Undatus ◽  
Natural Solution ◽  
And Control

Polystyrene (PS) is one of the major plastics contributing to environmental pollution with its durability and resistance to natural biodegradation. Recent research showed that mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) and superworms (Zophobas morio) are naturally able to consume PS as a carbon food source and degrade them without observable toxic effects. In this study, we explored the effects of possible food additives and use of worm frass as potential plant fertilizers. We found that small amounts of sucrose and bran increased PS consumption and that the worm frass alone could support dragon fruit cacti (Hylocereus undatus) growth, with superworm frass in particular, supporting better growth and rooting than mealworm frass and control media over a fortnight. As known fish and poultry feed, these findings present worms as a natural solution to simultaneously tackle both the global plastic problem and urban farming issue in a zero-waste sustainable bioremediation cycle.

Zero Waste Strategy for a Green Campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gislaine Ap. Moreira ◽  
Emilia Wanda Rutkoskwi
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Sustainability Issue ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Green Campus

When adopting the zero waste strategy for the implementation of waste management measures at a Higher Education Institution, the commitment in the institution is of fundamental importance, not only with solid waste, but with the sustainability issue under a circular economy perspective, which should gradually be incorporated to the different programs and routine actions from universities. Several directions can be taken in the construction of this path so that universities are managed under the sustainability’s premises. In this article, the zero waste strategy for implementation of a circular economy program will be analyzed as a way to consolidate the process Green Campus. A qualitative and exploratory research was undertaken on green campus and zero waste strategies, mainly in universities. Although there is still a limited number of universities committed to zero waste actions, it was possible to appoint the benefits when implementing institutional programs related to sustainability and the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

scholarly journals Oil Press-Cakes and Meals Valorization through Circular Economy Approaches: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7432
Author(s):  
Petraru Ancuța ◽  
Amariei Sonia
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Oil Cakes ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

The food industry generates a large amount of waste every year, which opens up a research field aimed at minimizing and efficiently managing this issue to support the concept of zero waste. From the extraction process of oilseeds results oil cakes. These residues are a source of bioactive compounds (protein, dietary fiber, antioxidants) with beneficial properties for health, that can be used in foods, cosmetics, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. They can also serve as substrates for the production of enzymes, antibiotics, biosurfactants, and mushrooms. Other applications are in animal feedstuff and for composites, bio-fuel, and films production. This review discusses the importance of oilseed and possible valorization methods for the residues obtained in the oil industry.

Towards Zero Waste, Circular Economy Boost: Waste to Resources

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
María-Laura Franco-García ◽  
Jorge Carlos Carpio-Aguilar ◽  
Hans Bressers
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Zero Waste

scholarly journals Utilization of Self-Consolidated Green Material for Sustainable Development: An Environment Friendly Waste Materials Application for Circular Economy

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2985
Author(s):  
Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah ◽  
Hassam Ahmad ◽  
Hatem Alhazmi ◽  
Muhammad Kashif Anwar ◽  
Fahad Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Green Materials

Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a unique kind of concrete that tends to consolidate in terms of its weight. In this study, the prime target is to investigate the durability properties of SCC developed using eco-friendly economical waste binding materials as partial replacement to costly cement. This circular economy concept will not only help in the development of green concrete but will also help to improve the climatic condition by reducing the use and production of cement. An economical design methodology has been applied to produce environmentally friendly construction material. This research focuses on the application of Alum Sludge (AS) and Brick Dust (BD) in Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). Both materials are waste materials containing binding properties. Performance of SCC developed using these two materials was tested considering mechanical properties of concrete using the destructive testing technique. Results showed that BD and AS can be utilized for up to 12% and 9% of replacement of cement, respectively, to achieve equal or higher compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. The application of BD and AS has demonstrated a subsequent improvement of SCC’s mechanical properties, i.e., compressive, tensile, and flexural strength. This study will help the production of composite green materials with the help of eco-friendly and economical waste materials for sustainable infrastructure development.

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