In this paper, we propose the adoption of industrial symbiosis approach within cities as a tool to improve their environmental sustainability. In particular, organic waste can be used to produce electric energy required by cities. In this way, a resource closed loop is generated, able to reduce the amount of waste disposed of in landfill and the energy purchased from outside the city. We develop a conceptual model that identifies symbiotic flows and processes that generate and receive them. We model these processes using the input-output approach. An efficiency measure of the symbiotic approach within urban areas has been proposed. Finally, we employ three case examples in order to show how the model works. As a result, we provide some useful managerial suggestions for policy makers about the implementation of industrial symbiosis within cities.

Industrial Symbiosis for a Sustainable City: Technical, Economical and Organizational Issues / Albino, Vito; Fraccascia, Luca; Savino, Tommaso. - In: PROCEDIA ENGINEERING. - ISSN 1877-7058. - ELETTRONICO. - 118:(2015), pp. 950-957. [10.1016/j.proeng.2015.08.536]

Industrial Symbiosis for a Sustainable City: Technical, Economical and Organizational Issues

Albino, Vito;Fraccascia, Luca;
2015-01-01

Abstract

In this paper, we propose the adoption of industrial symbiosis approach within cities as a tool to improve their environmental sustainability. In particular, organic waste can be used to produce electric energy required by cities. In this way, a resource closed loop is generated, able to reduce the amount of waste disposed of in landfill and the energy purchased from outside the city. We develop a conceptual model that identifies symbiotic flows and processes that generate and receive them. We model these processes using the input-output approach. An efficiency measure of the symbiotic approach within urban areas has been proposed. Finally, we employ three case examples in order to show how the model works. As a result, we provide some useful managerial suggestions for policy makers about the implementation of industrial symbiosis within cities.
2015
Industrial Symbiosis for a Sustainable City: Technical, Economical and Organizational Issues / Albino, Vito; Fraccascia, Luca; Savino, Tommaso. - In: PROCEDIA ENGINEERING. - ISSN 1877-7058. - ELETTRONICO. - 118:(2015), pp. 950-957. [10.1016/j.proeng.2015.08.536]
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