"Petroleum is one of the most important reserves which is used as the fundamental raw material for various industries. It has been in a predominant position in the world energy consumption structure since the 1970s. The petroleum-derived products, such as plastics, synthetic fiber and synthetic...

"This book explores the topic of sustainable development in an era where domestic and municipal waste is becoming a concern for both human and environmental health, highlighting a number of topics relating to pollution, green initiatives, and waste reduction in both the public and private...

This report provides a cross-country review of waste, materials management and circular economy policies in selected OECD countries, drawing on OECD’s Environmental Performance Reviews during the period 2010-17. It presents the main achievements in the countries reviewed, along with common...

This report updates the 2001 Guidance Manual for Governments on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which provided a broad overview of the key issues, general considerations, and the potential benefits and costs associated with producer responsibility for managing the waste generated by...

"This is a book about circular economy (CE) and the fourth industrial revolution (IND 4.0), about their interlinkage and the way their interaction will determine the future of our planet, as the authors of this book assert. Despite the many on-going discussions on both the circular economy and...