2024 article
Cellulose Fibers as a Trendsetter for the Circular Economy that We Urgently Need
Hubbe, M. A., & Savithri, D. (2024, May). BIORESOURCES, Vol. 19, pp. 2007–2009.
author keywords: Recycling; Reuse; Waste to energy; Waste to value; Carbon reduction; Advanced materials
open access via bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu (publisher PDF)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
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12. Responsible Consumption and Production
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13. Climate Action
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 15, 2024
Picking up a discarded can or bottle and placing it in a recycling bin may seem like a very small step to take in the direction of making a better world. The scope of benefits that might accrue, by combining many such steps, and making careful plans, was highlighted in a recent Waste to Advanced Resources Matter (WARM) workshop hosted at this university. As shown during the discussions at the workshop, those who are deeply involved with issues of waste management, climate change issues, and care for our planet already know the “broad brush” answers regarding what needs to be done. Now is the time for action in implementing efficient and widespread recovery of valuable materials and energy from what we presently throw away.