Symbiotic readiness: Factors that interfere with the industrial symbiosis implementation

Agudo, Fabiana Liar; Bezerra, Bárbara Stolte; Júnior, José Alcides Gobbo

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.135843

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“…Scientists name the following factors as possible factors for assessing the degree of symbiotic readiness: the possibility of exchanging by-products of activities; the availability of production information about other companies; the availability of infrastructure to ensure symbiotic partnership, etc. [16] To implement industrial symbiosis in the Black Sea region, it is important to identify not only the potential of symbiotic interaction in the region but also the potential of individual enterprises.…”

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Industrial Symbiosis as a Way to Solve Environmental Problems in Regions (on the Example of the Russian Black Sea Area)

Dolgova

Nikitaeva

2023

BIO Web Conf.

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The study examines potential opportunities for the implementation of the concept of industrial symbiosis as a component of the circular economy in the regions of the Russian Black Sea region. The logic of solving this objective reflects the transition from a theoretical analysis of concepts and key components of industrial symbiosis to a comprehensive consideration of the industrial specialization of the territory under consideration and the regions forming it. The analysis made it possible to conclude that there are potentially significant opportunities for the implementation of industrial symbiosis between industrial enterprises in the Russian Black Sea region.

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Industrial Symbiosis as a Way to Solve Environmental Problems in Regions (on the Example of the Russian Black Sea Area)

Dolgova

Nikitaeva

2023

BIO Web Conf.

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“…to understand how to value materials, utilities, and by-products formerly considered as waste), collaboration and knowledge sharing among different companies and stakeholders are key enablers for creating symbiotic collaborations (Chertow and Ehrenfeld, 2012;Mortensen and Kørnøv, 2019). The IS paradigm is thus a collaborative CE paradigm, where different companies jointly collaborate to value materials, utilities, and by-products, formerly disposed because considered as waste, with the ultimate objective of closing resources loops (Agudo et al, 2023;Chertow and Ehrenfeld, 2012;Chertow, 2000;Fraccascia, 2019;Herczeg et al, 2018;Neves et al, 2020).…”

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“…Past studies argued conceptual frameworks (Baldassarre et al, 2019;Boons et al, 2017), also aimed at identifying drivers and barriers to the implementation of the IS paradigm (Domenech et al, 2019;Herczeg et al, 2018). Scholars pointed out the benefits stemming from the IS paradigm adoption and performance assessment (Agudo et al, 2023;Fraccascia, 2019;Fraccascia et al, 2021a). Past reviews of the extant literature (Mortensen and Kørnøv, 2019;Neves et al, 2020;Schl€ uter et al, 2022) grounded this research field, also proposing a research agenda for those interested in IS.…”

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Exploring industrial symbiosis for circular economy: investigating and comparing the anatomy and development strategies in Italy

Sgambaro,

Chiaroni,

Lettieri

et al. 2024

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the most recurrent variables characterizing the collaborative relationships of industrial symbiosis (IS) (hereinafter also referred to as “anatomic” variables) established in the attempt to adopt circular economy (CE) by collecting evidence from a rich empirical set of implementation cases in Italy.Design/methodology/approachThe current literature on IS was reviewed, and a content analysis was performed to identify and define the “anatomic” variables affecting its adoption in the circular economy. We followed a multiple-case study methodology investigating 50 cases of IS in Italy and performed a content analysis of the “anatomic” variables characterizing each case.FindingsThis research proposes the “anatomic” variables (i.e. industrial sectors involved, public actors involvement, governmental support, facilitator involvement and geographical proximity) explaining the cases of IS in the circular economy. Each “anatomic” variable is discussed at length based on the empirical evidence collected, with a particular reference to the impact on the different development strategies (i.e. “bottom-up” and “top-down”) in the cases observed.Originality/valueCurrent literature on IS focuses on a sub-set of variables characterizing collaboration in IS. This research builds on extant literature to define a new framework of five purposeful “anatomic” variables defining IS in the circular economy. Moreover, we also collect and discuss a broad variety of empirical evidence in what is a still under-investigated context (i.e. Italy).

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Facilitator roles for knowledge sharing in industrial symbiosis networks during emergence

Katana,

Glaa,

Mirata

2024

Bus Strat Env

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Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a collaborative strategy where organisations share or exchange by‐products, materials, energy or waste to address environmental degradation, resource depletion and sustainable productivity. Knowledge sharing, which can be supported by a facilitator, is commonly expected to enable exploration and assessment of potential exchanges during IS emergence. Drawing on a multi‐case study of four IS networks in Europe during their emergence phase, this study explores how different facilitators support knowledge sharing. The study offers insights into distinct IS facilitator roles for knowledge sharing, including stewards, mediators, catalysts and moderators. The findings show that IS facilitator characteristics, such as the strategic relevance of IS developments to facilitators and facilitators' ownership of critical tangible resources, as well as network structures may influence their role. The paper concludes with theoretical and managerial implications that are relevant for those involved in IS facilitation and with suggestions for future research within the field.

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Symbiotic readiness: Factors that interfere with the industrial symbiosis implementation

Cited by 8 publications

References 47 publications

Industrial Symbiosis as a Way to Solve Environmental Problems in Regions (on the Example of the Russian Black Sea Area)

Industrial Symbiosis as a Way to Solve Environmental Problems in Regions (on the Example of the Russian Black Sea Area)

Exploring industrial symbiosis for circular economy: investigating and comparing the anatomy and development strategies in Italy

Facilitator roles for knowledge sharing in industrial symbiosis networks during emergence

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