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An essential resource for circular economy engineering as a business sustainability solution and risk mitigation measure

In Applied Circular Economy Engineering: Technologies and Business Solutions to Implement Circularity, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of the implementation of circular economy concepts in industrial practice. It examines a comprehensive range of solutions and ideas from engineering and business research from the perspective of the European Circular Economy Package.

The book explores the most relevant material and product flows, including metals, polymers, and food, as well as common product lifecycle steps, like product design, material extraction, and recycling. Applied Circular Economy Engineering explains the most effective applied practices, business considerations, and forward-looking solutions to frequently experienced business problems.

Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to how circular economy considerations influence process design, product design, energy, and waste management
• Real-world case studies of circular design and processes
• Practical discussions of a wide variety of industries adopting circular economy principles, including medical devices and food
• Complete treatments of circular economy implementation and challenges, including business circularity maturity assessments and transition plans

Perfect for chemical and process engineers, Applied Circular Economy Engineering: Technologies and Business Solutions to Implement Circularity will also benefit business economists, product planners, and anyone else involved in the engineering and development of circular products or processes.