Sustainable Production and Consumption Systems, 1st ed. 2021 Industrial Ecology Series

This book opens up a critical dimension to the field of industrial ecology. The book discusses the post COVID-19 trends in the field of industrial ecology and evolving practices adopted by firms for betterment of environment and society. The authors identify valuable lessons to be learned and present conceptual frameworks to guide future industrial ecology applications. Transforming industrial systems into closed-loop industrial ecosystems dramatically reduces the negative impact of industrial activities on the environment. Therefore, this book is important not only for operation management scholars but also those who are interested in ensuring an environmentally sustainable future.

Chapter 1.Introduction to sustainable production and consumption systems.- Chapter 2. Post COVID-19 development of sustainable production and consumption systems.- Chapter 3.Evolution of practices in sustainable production.- Chapter 4. Applications of industrial Symbiosis.- Chapter 5.Life cycle thinking and analysis, and industrial ecology frameworks.- Chapter 6. Technological revolution in industrial ecology.- Chapter 7.Sustainable consumption trend in emerging economies.- Chapter 8.Sustainable production and developed countries.- Chapter 9.Innovative practices and advanced technologies application to balance triple bottom line.- Chapter 10.Future of sustainable production and consumption.

Predicts post COVID-19 trends in the field of Industrial Ecology Includes state-of-the-practice chapters, including case studies Analyzes new challenges to IE in emerging economies