Benefits, challenges and critical factors of success for Zero Waste: A systematic literature review

Pietzsch, Natália; Ribeiro, José Luís Duarte; Medeiros, Janine Fleith de

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.05.004

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“…The idiosyncratic coinciding of the terms waste and zero, signifies a direct challenge and the deliberate confrontation of both, the normative function and implication of the non-neutral language of waste [3] and the deeply vested industrial triumvirate (aka "Take-Make-Waste" [6,56,73]), dominating the core of the global current economic system. The discourse and community of zero waste in the respective theoretical nurture and actual participation in waste activism, denotes a rejection and stark disassociation from the entrenched role of traditional waste management, as an enabler of the economic primacy given to consumption and capitalist growth models [3,72].…”

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“…However, the ideal and goal of zero waste continues to be embraced by individuals, families, communities, business organisations, as well as, local municipal and national levels of government responding to the issue of waste [1,4,5]. A significant tranche of popular, industry and academic literature evidences how the concept of zero waste is being practically outworked and also, how this practice is evolving, as strategies, policies, and programmes are implemented, "reality checked", reviewed and revised in further cycles of innovation seeking [1,4,6].…”

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“…This analysis, entitled "Changing Behaviour: (New Zealand's delay & dysfunction in utilising) priorities and can be seen as having catalysed a measure of progress, overall we are yet to globally actualise this principle and appear to be "entangled/trapped" in limitations of this paradigm [6,[70][71][72].…”

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“…The net result is that, most of the resources which flow through the global economy still transit via the destructive and polluting linear model, variously described as-"take-make-waste" [73]/"dispose" [6,56]. Evidencing this, socio-metabolic research, which assessed the degree of circularity of materials flowing through the global economy, describes this as currently, only in the early stages [74,75].…”

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“…Evidencing this, socio-metabolic research, which assessed the degree of circularity of materials flowing through the global economy, describes this as currently, only in the early stages [74,75]. Currently, the development of a more "circular economy" is limited by a rapid growth in "socio-economic stocks", a focus on recycling rather than reuse/reduction and an estimated 44% of processed materials that are incinerated to "provide energy" [6,75], and hence, exit rather realise economic circularity.…”

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Exploring the Phenomenon of Zero Waste and Future Cities

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Abstract:The evolving phenomenon of zero waste encompasses the theory, practice, and learning of individuals, families, businesses, communities, and government organisations, responding to perceptions of crisis and failure around conventional waste management. The diverse and growing body of international zero waste experience, can be portrayed as both, an entirely new and alternative waste management paradigm, and or, interpreted as overlapping, extending, and synergetic with a general evolution towards more sustainable waste/resource management practices. Combining the terms zero and waste provokes creative, intellectual, and pragmatic tensions, which provide a contemporary axis for necessary debate and innovation in this sphere of resource management. This commentary draws on an interdisciplinary perspective and utilises some elements of the critique of zero waste, as a lens to examine and better understand this heterogeneous global community of practice. In particular, how the concept and implementation of a zero waste goal can increase community engagement and be a catalyst for the design and management of a more circular urban metabolism and hence, more adaptive, resilient, and sustainable future (zero waste) cities.

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Application of aggregation behavior of nonionic surfactants to develop a smart detergent for washing fruits with emphasis on pesticide residues removal

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Model smart detergents for fruit washing were designed. Their physicochemical and functional properties were determined, with particular emphasis on the efficiency of removing pesticide residues. The specific behavior of nonionic surfactants near the so‐called cloud point was used in the design of the new smart detergent. The high performance of detergents was related to the temperature‐dependent aggregation behavior of surfactants. Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) was used to evaluate the washing efficiency. Four types of pesticides (boscalid, acetamiprid, pyraclostrobin and pendimethalin) were applied to apples and then washed with designed detergents. Washing efficiency was evaluated based on the change in pesticide content on the apple surface. Compared to water, the model detergents were found to be more effective in removing pesticide residues, reaching values above 80%. The detergents were also evaluated for skin effects and revealed a low potential for skin irritation.

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Role of nanotechnology as a zero waste tool

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2023

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In the advancing generation, commercialization and industrial development are on the incessant proliferation. Due to this unremitting need for development, the danger to the biological health of the environment is on the assurgent rise. Many “clean and green” industrial protocols have been generated and taken into purview but has been ineffective in keeping abreast with the ever‐growing pace of environmental threats. Technology in today's world has been the game changer in revolutionizing the way humans live their lives today but at the same time, has also become the greatest source of threat to the very sustainability of the planet. Thus, newer technological enhancements have been initiated to compensate for the harm to the environment. Of these, green and sustainable nanotechnological methodology and tools to be used as zero waste tools have been developed to efficiently beat the crisis of the hour. For example, the development of various nano‐based zero‐waste tools to the introduction of nanotechnology in various industries like automobiles, water, agriculture, and so on, has changed the way sustainable development has been adopted. This article aims to enhance the success of nanotechnology in the various sustainable developments done in industrial fields to cope up with the need of a “clean and green” environment.

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Benefits, challenges and critical factors of success for Zero Waste: A systematic literature review

Cited by 166 publications

References 118 publications

Exploring the Phenomenon of Zero Waste and Future Cities

Exploring the Phenomenon of Zero Waste and Future Cities

Application of aggregation behavior of nonionic surfactants to develop a smart detergent for washing fruits with emphasis on pesticide residues removal

Role of nanotechnology as a zero waste tool

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