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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Circular economy and waste-to-energy: Pathways to sustainable resource management
Authors
Akshay Chavan, Kishor Shinde, Santosh Kale
Abstract
The circular economy and waste-to-energy (WTE)
technologies provide critical pathways for sustainable resource management by
reducing landfill dependency, improving resource efficiency, and promoting
renewable energy generation. Circular economy principles prioritize the reuse,
recovery, and valorization of materials to maintain resource value and minimize
environmental impacts. Waste-to-energy technologies—including incineration,
gasification, pyrolysis, and anaerobic digestion—enable the transformation of
residual waste into energy and nutrient-rich byproducts, thereby supporting
sustainable urban waste management and climate goals. While WTE technologies
present economic, environmental, and social benefits, challenges such as high
capital costs, technological limitations, policy barriers, and public
acceptance must be addressed to ensure long-term viability. Case studies from
Vienna, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia demonstrate the potential of integrating
WTE within circular economy frameworks to enhance energy security, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and optimize resource utilization. Overall, the
convergence of circular economy strategies and WTE solutions offers a holistic
approach to sustainable development and long-term resource resilience.
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Pages:196-201
How to cite this article:
Akshay Chavan, Kishor Shinde, Santosh Kale "Circular economy and waste-to-energy: Pathways to sustainable resource management". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 196-201
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