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In an era defined by environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable practices, this book emerges as a groundbreaking resource for public and private organizations, practitioners, users of environmental services, and professionals in the fields of environmental sciences, engineering sciences, and business sciences. This thought-provoking book delves into the intricate realm of sustainability, offering profound insights, theoretical frameworks, and practical solutions that can be applied across diverse sectors and systems worldwide.
Purpose and the Need for a New Resource:
Authored with a visionary perspective, this book aims to catalyze change and inspire action in the face of pressing global challenges. The urgency of addressing energy transition, waste management, sustainable supply chain, and circular economy has never been more evident. As we navigate a world grappling with climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation, there is a critical need for a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that provides both theoretical foundations and technical guidance on sustainable practices. This book fills a crucial gap in the literature by addressing these pressing concerns and equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a sustainable future. By amalgamating insights from environmental, engineering, and business sciences, "Sustainable Futures" offers a multidisciplinary approach, presenting a holistic understanding of sustainability and its interconnectedness with various sectors and systems.
Solving Problems for Readers:
The book illuminates the theoretical underpinnings of sustainability while equipping readers with tangible mechanisms for transformative action. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book empowers practitioners and professionals alike to implement sustainable strategies and initiatives within their organizations. Moreover, this book recognizes the need for context-specific approaches, acknowledging the diverse range of systems and sectors around the world.
Sommario
Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.- Financing and Investment in A Circular Economy: Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth.- Waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) of mobile phones in hydrometallurgical route: A systematic review.- Challenges and Opportunities of a Circular Economy Approach to Sustainable Recycling of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs): A Review.- Food Systems within a Circular Economy Framework.- One Health in the Americas: Mapping Health and Governance Strategies in the Context of the Joint Action Plan 2022-2026.- Assessing Solid Waste Generation and Environmental Impacts.- Sustainability in Focus: Exploring the Link Between Financial and Environmental Education Among Management Students.- Residential capacity as an indicator of urban sustainability for TODs: The case study of Tikkurila, Finland.- SDG, SMART CITY AND PANDEMIC ISSUE: EVALUATION IN CAMPINA GRANDE, BRAZIL.- Smart Cities, Sustainable Development Goals, and COVID-19: Can Paths Be Interwoven?.- Sustainable Urban Policy for Transit-Oriented Developments: Framework for Achieving Urban Sustainability in Different Urban Life-Cycle Phases.
