Critical factors for industrial symbiosis emergence process

Mortensen, Lucia; Kørnøv, Lone

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.222

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“…Path dependence theory explains that, when making decisions, agents are influenced by their past experiences (Arthur, 1994). For IS synergies, it is acknowledged that the existing relationships and the history of collaborations might affect the establishment of new IS relationships (e.g., Baas, 2011;Mortensen and Kørnøv, 2019).…”

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“…Similarly, in a given geographical area where there is demand for a given waste, companies producing this waste might have no awareness of such a demand. In this regard, online platforms allowing companies to share information on their production and demand of wastes -even only from the qualitative perspectiveare claimed to play a critical role in supporting ISNs, since they are able to mitigate the mismatch between demand and supply of wastes (e.g., Fraccascia and Yazan, 2018;Mortensen and Kørnøv, 2019).…”

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Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study

Fraccascia

2020

Ecological Economics

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This paper explores the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis (IS), which is a recommended strategy to support the transition towards the circular economy. Through IS, companies can use wastes produced by other companies as inputs to production processes. Online platforms supporting companies in operating IS relationships can play a critical role in developing the IS practice. In this paper, an agent-based model is designed to simulate the emergence of IS relationships among companies located in a given geographical area. Companies can establish relationships traditionally (relying on face-to-face contacts) or by using a platform. Several scenarios, defined by different platform usage rates, are simulated. Results show that there is a minimum platform usage rate allowing companies to benefit from using the platform. If the platform usage rate is lower than this threshold, the platform does not contribute to generate further benefits for companies. When the platform usage rate is higher than the threshold, the individual benefits for users are higher the greater the number of other companies using the platform. Based on these results, implications on how to ensure a win-win approach for companies and platform owners can be provided, as well as implications for policymakers.

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Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study

Fraccascia

2020

Ecological Economics

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“…The development of industrial ecology mostly materialized in developed countries, and after achieving suitable results, developing countries took an interest during this topic and developing its concepts in their industries (Telesford, 2020;Morales et al, 2019;Naguyen et al, 2019;Mortensen, and Kørnøv, 2019;Pohlmann et al, 2020). In Iran, few plans are implemented within the field of industrial ecology, especially by specializing in industrial parks (Vahidi et al, 2017).…”

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Analyzing and Evaluating Industrial Ecology Development Model in Iran

Padash¹,

Vahidi²,

Nematollahi³

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Background:Industrial estates are one of the major centers of producing energy and industrial waste in the country.One of the important points of establishing industrial units in industrial towns and areas is to pay attention to industrial ecology; rotating economic policies with industrial ecological approach should be formed in industrial towns and the limitation of vital resources should never be neglected. The industry should be used as another industry input. Given that this trend and approach does not exist in Iran, this study seeks to investigate and analyze the factors influencing the launch of the industrial ecology perspective in Iran. Developing Industrial Ecology (IE) faces significant obstacles. However, the aim of this study is to evaluate the barriers due to a combination model, including DPSIR and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP). To prioritize the responses (alternatives) regards to the driving forces, pressures, states, and impacts (criteria), the hierarchy of the model are established. In this research, for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing effective factors and analyzing research results, the opinions of 44 experts in the field of waste and environment, industrial engineering and industrial process were used.Result:In the first step of the results, based on the experts' point of view and study background and the experience of the last ten years of the world's leading countries, the general framework proposed by DPSIR for IE was presented. For the comparison of two fuzzy numbers, a novel division methods using concept was used. Due to the field studies, 18 criteria and four responses are suggested. Each of the main axes of the DPSIR model was carefully analyzed and in 4 radar diagrams, the analysis of each factor was presented. The first factor (R2) Improve IE law, with Final Weight (FW) 0.251, was selected as the first priority in the IE development model in Iran. Subsequent factors, in order of final weight, included (R3) Establish IE national database (0.246), (R4) Modify industries clustering (0.249) and (R1) Industries training (0.225).Conclusion:Industrial ecology in Iran has been failed to notices so far. The results males it crystal clear that the concepts of industrial ecology have not been implemented in Iran’s industrial estates. Based on the results of the analysis and the explanations provided, the proposed action plans for developing the industrial ecology model of Iran. This action provides a legal guarantee for the development of industrial ecology. Therefore, it can be said that the proposed route is the most reliable way to succeed based on current local and regional conditions in Iran.

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“…Apart from these, organizational and social factors also play an important role in the creation and development of symbiosis relationships. These encompass the organizational culture of companies; knowledge not only of the concept, but also of the potential benefits of symbiosis relationships; risk perception; openness to new practices and new relationships; trust; and the level of social integration and interaction [20,50,51,66,67].…”

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“…Furthermore, given the small number of cases, it is essential to outline ways to increase the industrial symbiosis networks in Portugal that will allow for economic growth to be augmented without inferring an increase in carbon dioxide emissions or resource consumption. Also, while there are some studies that have addressed the challenges and drivers for the creation and development of industrial symbiosis [50,51,66,72], these are not adapted for the Portuguese context.…”

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Current Status, Emerging Challenges, and Future Prospects of Industrial Symbiosis in Portugal

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Industrial symbiosis has proven to be an important tool for improving business sustainability with numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. The literature on this subject has been provided with countless case studies of the application of this practice in different geographical locations. However, studies concerning Portugal in this area are still scarce. Thus, this article aims to map and analyze the existing cases of industrial symbiosis in Portugal, as well as the current state and the legislative context regarding this practice. It also aims to analyze the main barriers to the growth of synergy relations and outline new paths for the development of industrial symbiosis in Portugal. From the analysis to the case studies, it was possible to conclude that most industrial symbiosis networks have few actors, and networks with two and three are common. However, owing to strategic plans, the type of existing economic activities, and the waste generated, there is much potential for industrial symbiosis networks to be established and to contribute to emission reductions, more efficient use of resources, and reduced external dependence. However, in order to increase industrial symbiosis, concerted action must be taken at various levels to encourage companies to develop synergy relations. Changing the legislative framework, making funds available, the role of local governments, the existence of a facilitator, and the use of some industries as anchor tenants are some of the aspects that can contribute to the increase of industrial symbiosis in Portugal.

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Critical factors for industrial symbiosis emergence process

Cited by 84 publications

References 47 publications

Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study

Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study

Analyzing and Evaluating Industrial Ecology Development Model in Iran

Current Status, Emerging Challenges, and Future Prospects of Industrial Symbiosis in Portugal

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