Nexus and synergy between the low-carbon economy and circular economy: A systematic and critical review

Xie, Jinliang; Xia, Ziqian; Tian, Xi; Liu, Yiwei

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2023.107077

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“…A good ecological environment is vital to people's well-being and constitutes the most inclusive aspect of their livelihoods. In the industrial society, various favorable and unfavorable factors present enormous pressure and challenges to ecological environmental protection [61]. An in-depth analysis of how pollution control can enhance people's happiness and provide policy recommendations for the government to implement specific pollution prevention measures is of great importance.…”

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Pollution Control and Well-Being in Rural Areas: A Study Based on Survey Data

Zhou,

Chen,

Liu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Pollution control is of great value in order to achieve sustainable development and meet the needs of human development. This paper utilizes data from four rounds of longitudinal surveys conducted between 2012 and 2018 as part of the China Labor Force Dynamic Survey. Employing multiple linear regression methods, it empirically investigates the impact of pollution control on the well-being of rural residents. Empirical results show that even after accounting for individual, village, and family characteristics, pollution control significantly affects the happiness of rural residents. Notably, water pollution control emerges as having the most pronounced impact on rural residents’ happiness. Furthermore, pollution control enhances the well-being of rural residents by improving the village environment, fostering family harmony, and enhancing the physical and mental health of individuals. A heterogeneity analysis indicates that pollution control exerts a stronger influence on the happiness of residents in the central and western region and ordinary villages, while its impact is somewhat weaker in the eastern region. Addressing the pollution issue remains imperative, along with stimulating the endogenous drivers of rural ecological revitalization, enhancing the effectiveness of grassroots governance in rural areas, and continually bolstering the sense of well-being and happiness among the populace.

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Pollution Control and Well-Being in Rural Areas: A Study Based on Survey Data

Zhou,

Chen,

Liu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Sustainability has progressively become a significant goal for the development of human society. More and more researchers and industry practitioners are taking CE as an effective method to address resource wastage and GHG emissions in order to reverse the negative impact of the construction industry on the environment [7][8][9].…”

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confidence: 99%

Carbon Emissions Reduction of a Circular Architectural Practice: A Study on a Reversible Design Pavilion Using Recycled Materials

Zhu,

Liou,

Chen

et al. 2024

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The construction industry, as a major consumer of resources and energy, accounts for about 40% of global carbon emissions. The concept of a circular economy (CE) is one effective means to address this issue. The entire lifecycle of a building includes: material production, construction, operation, and demolition. The production of building materials emits the largest proportion of carbon dioxide, followed by the operational phase, while construction (including demolition) has the smallest proportion. However, it is crucial to note the waste phase after demolition, where building materials are typically disposed of through incineration or landfill, leading to significant carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Therefore, carbon emissions generated during both the production and waste phases of the construction industry cannot be overlooked. This article employs a combined approach of practice and research, using the Circular Pavilion as a case study. From the design stage, reducing resource usage and carbon emissions are considered crucial factors. Reversible design, modularity, and the use of recycled materials are employed to reduce the emissions of “embodied carbon” and enhance material reuse. To validate the effectiveness of recycled materials in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, this study calculates the material usage and carbon emissions during the production, transportation, and waste phases of the Circular Pavilion, Concrete Pavilion, and Steel Pavilion. The Circular Pavilion accounts for 34% and 3.5% of the total carbon emissions of the Concrete Pavilion and Steel Pavilion, respectively. In conclusion, the practical implementation of reversible design and recycled materials based on the concept of a circular economy is key to transitioning the construction industry from environmentally harmful impacts to eco-friendly practices. This establishes an effective method for resource reuse and carbon dioxide reduction in the construction sector, allowing waste resources to re-enter production and manufacturing processes, thereby reducing natural extraction, waste disposal, and energy consumption. Future applications of this method in the construction field involve establishing multidimensional composite design models and conducting feasibility assessments with upstream and downstream supply chains to support the realization of circular cities.

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“…The conference, which produced the famous Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, was the first conference in human history to study the protection of the human environment on a global scale. In 2007, the United Nations Environment Programme introduced the concepts of a "low-carbon economy" and "low-carbon living" for the first time, with the aim of preserving Earth through environmental protection, energy conservation [24,25], and the use of renewable resources [26]. At present, low-carbon living has become a new way of life [27][28][29] and has gained increasing recognition and support [30].…”

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Supply and Demand for Planning and Construction of Nighttime Urban Lighting: A Comparative Case Study of Binjiang District, Hangzhou

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Demand planning-oriented research on nighttime urban lighting provides a foundation for formulating strategies to eliminate dark areas and reduce light pollution. In this paper, Binjiang District of Hangzhou was investigated. Four factors, namely land-use type, road grade, parcel volume, and nighttime crowds, were evaluated. Based on the spatiotemporal geographic data and the urban lighting planning of Hangzhou, a calculation method for the supply and demand of urban lighting at night in Hangzhou was constructed. In this process, the current state of lighting brightness in different areas of the district were calculated and compared with the results of the total lighting demand to analyze reasonableness. The research results show that according to the actual lighting demand classification, the first to fifth levels of lighting control zones accounted for 1.84%, 19.69%, 49.61%, 21.74%, and 7.12% of the total statistical land area of the district, respectively. Focus should thus be placed on the second, third, and fourth levels of lighting control zones when covering lighting demand. Importantly, areas with unreasonable supply and demand for lighting construction accounted for 20.8% of the total statistical land area, indicating that the nighttime lighting demand and carbon emissions in the Riverside District should be adjusted and optimized. This paper proposes a research method to compare supply and demand for the planning and construction of nighttime urban lighting, which can improve the science on lighting demand measurement.

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Nexus and synergy between the low-carbon economy and circular economy: A systematic and critical review

Cited by 59 publications

References 89 publications

Pollution Control and Well-Being in Rural Areas: A Study Based on Survey Data

Pollution Control and Well-Being in Rural Areas: A Study Based on Survey Data

Carbon Emissions Reduction of a Circular Architectural Practice: A Study on a Reversible Design Pavilion Using Recycled Materials

Supply and Demand for Planning and Construction of Nighttime Urban Lighting: A Comparative Case Study of Binjiang District, Hangzhou

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