In this book, the authors reconstruct the evolution and most recent developments of the circular economy: “An industrial economy that is conceptually regenerative and reproduces nature by actively improving and optimising the systems through which it operates.” They also give some practical tips for those that wish to implement the principles of circularity in their own businesses, generating wealth and employment.
BUYAn updated picture of the transformations in one of the most relevant sectors of the global economy. Starting from the materials, the book analyzes the theme of the use of water and chemicals and concludes with an overview of top brands’ initiatives in terms of sustainability, enriched by interviews with some of the most innovative protagonists.
BUYThe book takes stock of the ongoing transformation in the food system and presents 40 case studies dedicated to companies in the food sector that focused on circularity, to pave the way for innovations able to reduce waste and improve the eco-effectiveness and efficiency of products, services and processes.
BUYThis is the first comprehensive review of the circular economy in Italy. It broadens the scope of investigation to new sectors, such as the water system and maintenance. The results are surprising and contradict various commonly held assumptions. They show how Italy is the most highly performing economy in Europe in terms of productivity of materials used and in the use of recycled materials, not least of which thanks to their exceptional propensity for industrial recycling.
BUYA fascinating journey into the bioeconomy’s world through a series of interviews with its main protagonists: big companies such as Clariant, Novamont, UPM, Braskem and Novozymes, clusters, universities and research centers, political and economic institutions. The first book telling from inside the bioeconomy, which can be defined as an economy where the basic building blocks for materials, chemicals and energy are derived from renewable biological resources.
