A hierarchical framework for the transition to sustainable manufacturing practices: Technical and social developments drive eco-friendly tanning in Ethiopia

Negash, Yeneneh Tamirat; Filketu, Sisay Addis

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133208

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“…Even if the fast growth of technology has opened up new prospects for attracting investment, it also presents a significant obstacle to human attempts to maintain the ecological integrity of the environment. It is envisaged that environmentally friendly inventions would help in the quest for economic prosperity and ecological balance [156]. Regulatory compliance that encourages the development and broad use of environmentally sound technology may be one way to help offset the effects of biological insufficiency [76].…”

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How Do Industrial Ecology, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Recycling Technology (Circular Economy) Fit into China’s Plan to Protect the Environment? Up to Speed

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The challenges of environmental protection are especially prevalent in South and Southeast Asian nations, which adversely affects their sustainable developmental goals. During the last two decades, increased industrialization and urbanization have caused massive air pollution, particularly in the most industrialized and densely populated countries. Due to China’s fast economic expansion and development, the demand for natural resources has increased, resulting in climate change, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and environmental risks. China’s ecological footprint has been the subject of little investigation on the premises of a circular economy. This study used a literature review methodology on the critical key factors that hinder or facilitate the transition of a linear economy towards a circular economy. Further, based on the literature review, this study used industrial ecology, energy efficiency, and waste recycling technology factors to analyze the role of the circular economy on the country’s environmental sustainability agenda for the period of 1975–2020. The results show that in the short run, the link between ecological footprints and per capita income is monotonically decreasing; however, in the long run, the relationship is U-shaped. In both the short and long run, waste recycling technology and cleaner manufacturing significantly decrease ecological footprints. Renewable energy consumption increases ecological footprints in the short run but decreases them in the long run. The management of natural resources reduces ecological footprints to support the ‘resource blessing’ hypothesis. The Granger causality corroborated the unidirectional relationship between ecological footprints, oil rents, and urbanization and ecological footprints. In addition, economic growth Granger causes industrialization and waste recycling technology while green energy Granger causes economic growth, industrialization, and recycling technology. The two-way link between economic development and urbanization exists within a nation. The variance decomposition analysis (VDA) predicts that in the future, China’s natural resources, green energy demand, and technological spillover will limit its ecological footprint through material and technology efficiency.

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“…Fuzzy set theory converts linguistic preferences into quantitative data. The fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (FDEMATEL) determined the cause-effect relationship of aspects and criteria through a matrix and diagrams based on their dependence and driving power [ [27] , [28] , [29] ]. The objectives of this study are as follows: To identify valid and reliable smart PSS criteria and the underlying aspects in the healthcare industry To determine the cause-effect relationship among smart PSS attributes based on qualitative information To identify crucial attributes for smart PSS adoption in chronic disease management …”

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Smart product-service systems in the healthcare industry: Intelligent connected products and stakeholder communication drive digital health service adoption

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A Review on Characterization, Treatment, and Impact of Tannery Wastewater in Ethiopia

Faye,

Sibali

2024

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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The leather industry stands out as a notable contributor to national and global economic growth. In Ethiopia, the tannery sector is important for exports, economic growth, and employment. However, the tannery industry is the most pollutant generating and environmentally unfriendly industry in the world and recognized as a significant source of pollution of surface waters in Ethiopia. This review aims to assess the characterization, treatment, and impact of tannery wastewater. The authors reviewed 117 published materials, including articles and theses, related to the research area. The review results reveal that Ethiopian tannery effluents contribute to elevated levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total dissolved solids (TDS), chromium (Cr), sulfide (S2−), and total nitrogen, which exceed national discharge limits and compromise water quality in rivers, notably the Little Akaki River. The adverse effects extend to soil and agricultural produce, posing significant risks to public health. Conventional treatment methods are widely used in the treatment of tannery wastewater but have limited effectiveness in meeting regulatory standards. This review emphasizes the urgent need for strengthened policy enforcement and investment in modern treatment technologies to develop sustainable solutions that mitigate the environmental and health impacts of tannery wastewater in Ethiopia. Additionally, nanomaterial‐based adsorption and photocatalysis have shown promising results in efficient pollutant removal, further research is recommended in this area.

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A hierarchical framework for the transition to sustainable manufacturing practices: Technical and social developments drive eco-friendly tanning in Ethiopia

Cited by 12 publications

References 39 publications

How Do Industrial Ecology, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Recycling Technology (Circular Economy) Fit into China’s Plan to Protect the Environment? Up to Speed

How Do Industrial Ecology, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Recycling Technology (Circular Economy) Fit into China’s Plan to Protect the Environment? Up to Speed

Smart product-service systems in the healthcare industry: Intelligent connected products and stakeholder communication drive digital health service adoption

A Review on Characterization, Treatment, and Impact of Tannery Wastewater in Ethiopia

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