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Economic Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy
Social Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy
Environmental Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy
Impacts Associated with the Collection of Biomass
Effects of Intensive Collection of Biomass
Environmental Impacts Associated with the Transportation of Biomass
Environmental Impacts Associated with the Combustion of Biomass
Corporate Environmental Sustainability: The Life Cycle Assessment of an Aluminum Profile
Goal and Scope Definition
Life Cycle Impact Assessment
Life Cycle Interpretation
Environmental Product Declaration
Eco-Innovation Empirical Determinants: How Portuguese Firms Behave?
Empirical Findings and Discussion of Results
Portugal: Empirical Findings on Eco-Innovation Behavior
Portugal and the Other European Countries: Comparison of Eco-Innovation Behavior
Determinants of Eco-Innovation: Portugal
Paving the Way for a Circular Economy: Theoretical Framework and Opportunities in Challenging Sectors
Some Data on Circular Economy Potential
Demand Side – Change in Consumer Behavior
Certification and Standardization
Possible Implications of the Circular Economy by Sector
Characterization of Water and Wastewater Sector and Services
Opportunities and Challenges of W&W under the Circular Economy Framework
The Role of Water and Wastewater in the Circular Economy
Circular Economy Success Business Stories
Portuguese Circular Cases
Cards Recycling by Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), the Public Portuguese Bank
Integral Use of Cork by Corticeira Amorim, Cork Products Producer
Packaging Ecodesign by Jerónimo Martins, Retail Company
Organic Compost Nutrimais by Lipor, Waste Management Operator
Efficiency Use of Resources by the Navigator Company, Pulp and Paper Producer
Corks Collection by Continente, Retail Company
The United States Materials Marketplace
What Should Policy Makers do to Encourage Sustainability Practices?
Circular Economy and the Role of Innovation
Circular Economy - Conceptual Framework
Portuguese Innovative Performance Over Time
Innovation Barriers/Difficulties
Conclusion and Policy Recommendations