Sustainable Consumption and Production: Pathways to Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 October 2025 | Viewed by 113
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Interests: sustainable socioeconomics; agricultural economy and public health
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Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) is a crucial concept that aims to minimize waste and environmental impacts while promoting economic growth and social equity. It is pivotal for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 12, which emphasizes responsible consumption and production patterns. By adopting SCP principles, societies can transition towards a circular economy that emphasizes resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices. Relative articles are focused on reviews and/or innovative proposals for The Key Principles of Sustainable Consumption and Production that include efficient use of resources ensures that materials, water, green qualitative tourism, sustainable green designs, safe mobility and energy are used in a way that reduces waste and environmental degradation. Moreover, useful results are presented for stakeholders encouraging innovations and practices that optimize the life cycle of products, from design to disposal, contributes to resource efficiency. In this way is supported the circular economy, that is an alternative economic model that contrasts with the traditional linear economy (take, make, dispose). It emphasizes reusing, recycling, and refurbishing materials, thereby extending product life cycles and promoting sustainability. The results from investigated case studies are promoting sustainable choices among stakeholders, consumers that can have a significant impact. This involves not only individual behaviors but also promoting values that prioritize sustainability.
Furthermore evaluating the environmental impact through the entire life cycle of products helps identify areas for improvement and fosters more sustainable practices in design, production, and disposal. This holistic approach encourages collaboration among stakeholders to minimize overall environmental footprints. Several useful Pathways to Achieve Sustainable Consumption and Production are presented in several articles of this issue including Policy & Regulation; Technology and Innovation, and creations of collaborations and partnerships for the right Consumer Engagement and Training supporting sustainable business models. By promoting resource efficiency and embracing a circular economy, we can significantly reduce our ecological footprint while fostering innovation and economic growth. Collaborative efforts across sectors, supported by effective policies and consumer engagement, will be critical in navigating the challenges and maximizing the opportunities that lie ahead in this transition towards sustainability. Useful results from this issue are coming up for researchers and stakeholders.
Dr. Tilemachos Koliopoulos
Prof. Dr. Fateh Mebarek-Oudina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green circular economy
- environmental impacts
- sustainable development
- sustainable ecological friendly designs
- green designs
- growing consumer demand for sustainable products
- sustainable green qualitative tourism
- environmental health
- monitoring schemes
- knowledge economy
- infrastructure for recycling
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