Sanitary ware industry consumes vast amounts of energy and materials; however, little is
known about the environmental impacts and economic costs associated with the production …

Improving material efficiency contributes to reduce the volume of industrial waste as well as
resource consumption. However, less has been published addressing on what to measure …

In the processing of waste materials, attention must be given to the efficient use of energy.
The pelletization of dry ice is a good example of such processes. A literature review shows …

A major factor in the continued deterioration of the global environment is unsustainable
management of resources that includes the type and quantity of resources consumed and …

To achieve sustainable development goals, it is essential to include the industrial system.
There are sufficient numbers of tools and methods for measuring, assessing and improving …

Environmental impact statement (EIS) is rarely assessed for its quality and thus, poses
challenges for rectifying the compromised qualities at earlier time. The objective of the study …

This paper investigates why material throughput remains high in the UK automotive industry
when there are opportunities for material efficiency improvements. Informed by socio …

Many risks have adverse consequences for construction projects' objectives such as quality,
schedule, and cost. As engineering procurement construction (EPC) contracts gradually …

Previous environmental studies indicate several barriers to circular economy and material
efficiency including a lack of detailed methodologies for manufacturing improvement in …

This article describes the impact of various factors on employee responsibility in the
manufacturing industry, detailing the influence of technological advances, regulatory and …