Circular economy and the opportunity cost of not ‘closing the loop’ of water industry: the case of Jordan

Abu-Ghunmi, Diana; Abu-Ghunmi, Lina; Kayal, Bassam; Bino, Adel

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.043

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“…However, whilst Genovese et al (2015) seem inclined towards refining current practices within 'green' SCM, Lacy and Rutqvist (2015) foresee and actively work towards a whole rethinking of the SCM status quo to meet the new challenges posed by CEs. A strong economic dimension also emerges from the work of Abu-Ghunmi et al (2016) who feel that an environmentally beneficial activity has to be firstly economically viable and profitable. Slightly different is the framing of Lieder and Rashid (2016), which has a strong focus on environmental issues (both at impact and resource scarcity levels) whilst however acknowledging an important role of the economic benefits.…”

Section: Recycling Reuse Green Supply Chains and Waste Reductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework

Pomponi

Moncaster

2017

Journal of Cleaner Production

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The built environment puts major pressure on the natural environment; its role in transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is therefore fundamental. However, current CE research tends to focus either on the macro-scale, such as eco-parks, or the micro-scale, such as manufactured products, with the risk of ignoring the additional impacts and potentials at the meso-scale of individual buildings. This article sets out to unpack the fundamental defining dimensions of a CE and frame them for CE studies for the built environment. A critical literature review forms the basis for identifying and framing such fundamental dimensions. Our contribution highlights the key roles of interdisciplinary research and of both bottom-up and top-down initiatives in facilitating the transition to 'circular buildings'. The frame for reference has been used to capture current discourse on the sustainability of the built environment and has proved to be a valuable tool to cluster existing initiatives and highlight missing links for interdisciplinary endeavours. The article represents a contribution to the theoretical foundations of CE research in the built environment and a stepping stone to shape future research initiatives.

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Section: Recycling Reuse Green Supply Chains and Waste Reductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework

Pomponi

Moncaster

2017

Journal of Cleaner Production

681

349

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“…This later materializes in cradle to cradle design as a certification program for businesses (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2013). Abu-Ghunmi et al (2016) argue that an environmentally friendly activity has to be simultaneously economically viable and profitable while Lieder and Rashid (2016) put a strong focus on environmental issues (both as impact and resource scarcity).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Perceptions of Circular Business Models in SMEs

Ceptureanu¹,

Ceptureanu²,

Murswieck³

2018

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Testing circular economy business models is crucial in understanding Circular Economy features across various industries. This paper analyses Circular Economy perceptions in Romanian SMEs by investigating entrepreneurs from PVC joinery industry. Using a multidimensional framework, ReSOLVE, as a conceptual model, and Lewandowski systematization, we measured 6 business actions and their relations with Value creation. The results of our survey can be described as mixed. Of the 6 business actions of ReSOLVE framework, for half of them (Regenerate, Optimize and Exchange) we can definitely conclude that these are correlated with Circular Economy in terms of Value Creation, while for a fourth there are variables significantly correlated without being able to conclude its overall contribution in terms of Value creation. Our empirical investigation contributes to literature development on Circular Economy research in SMEs and a step forward to shape future research initiatives.

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“…In this sense, wastewater treatment is a crucial step inside the water cycle. Further investigation for the improvement of the technologies for wastewater treatments may suppose a great deal of opportunities, especially in the new context of circular economy [6,12].…”

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confidence: 99%

A Review of Photocatalytic Water Purification with Metal Organic Frameworks

Bedia¹,

Muelas-Ramos²,

Peñas-Garzón³

et al. 2018

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This review analyzes the preparation and characterization of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and their application as photocatalysts for water purification. The study begins by highlighting the problem of water scarcity and the different solutions for purification, including photocatalysis with semiconductors such as MOFs. It also describes the different methodologies that can be used for the synthesis of MOFs, paying attention to the purification and activation steps. The characterization of MOFs and the different approaches that can be followed to learn on the photocatalytic processes are also detailed. Finally, the work reviews literature focused on the degradation of contaminants from water using MOF-based photocatalysts under light irradiation.

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Circular economy and the opportunity cost of not ‘closing the loop’ of water industry: the case of Jordan

Cited by 81 publications

References 14 publications

Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework

Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework

Perceptions of Circular Business Models in SMEs

A Review of Photocatalytic Water Purification with Metal Organic Frameworks

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