Circular Economy and Sustainability: Volume 2: Environmental Engineering

The concept of a circular economy aims to preserve natural resources by reusing, recycling, and recovering water, waste materials, and nutrients. This book highlights the role of engineering and management in building a sustainable society by developing a circular economy that establishes and protects strong social and cultural structures. Volume 1 discusses the principles of a circular economy and their realization in economy, management, and policy, while Volume 2 presents technological and developmental tools to implement these principles in practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 582 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The concept of a circular economy revolves around a comprehensive set of strategies, practices, policies, and technologies aimed at achieving principles related to the reuse, recycling, redesigning, repurposing, remanufacturing, refurbishing, and recovering of water, waste materials, and nutrients. Its primary objective is to preserve natural resources by promoting sustainable economic and social practices. While traditional engineering and management/economics alone may struggle to address the complex challenges of sustainability, this book emphasizes the crucial role of engineering and management in building a sustainable society. By fostering the development of a circular economy, it aims to establish and protect robust social and cultural structures that are grounded in cross-disciplinary knowledge and diverse skills.

Volume 1, titled "Circular Economy and Sustainability: Management and Policy," delves into the core principles of the circular economy and explores how they can be implemented in the domains of economy, management, and policy. It provides an overview of the current status and perception of the circular economy at the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels, aiming to enhance understanding of its role in achieving sustainability.

Volume 2, titled "Circular Economy and Sustainability: Environmental Engineering," presents a range of technological and developmental tools that emphasize the practical application of these principles at the micro-level. It highlights the importance of establishing a fundamental connection between sustainable engineering and the circular economy, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and practices to address environmental challenges.

Together, these volumes offer a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding and promoting the circular economy, providing valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, professionals, and policymakers alike. By working together, they can contribute to the development of a sustainable society that balances economic growth with environmental protection and social well-being.

Weight: 1180g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128216644