Circular Economy in Basic Supply: Framing the Approach for the Water and Food Sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

被引:34
作者
Al-Saidi, Mohammad [1 ]
Das, Probir [1 ]
Saadaoui, Imen [1 ]
机构
[1] Qatar Univ, Coll Arts & Sci, Ctr Sustainable Dev, POB 2713, Doha, Qatar
关键词
Circular economy; Water sector; Food sector; Municipal wastewater; Food waste; Gulf Cooperation Council; GCC; WASTE-WATER; ENERGY; BIODIESEL; RECOVERY; REUSE; SUSTAINABILITY; FEASIBILITY; PERSPECTIVE; BIOFERTILIZER; OPPORTUNITIES;
D O I
10.1016/j.spc.2021.03.004
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The circular economy concept can enhance sustainability through restructuring consumption and production patterns using innovative designs and business models. This core premise is highly relevant for the interlinked water and food supply sectors in arid regions, which are threatened by natural scarcity and resource overuse. This paper transfers the idea of the circular economy into the practice of the water and food sectors using the example of the region of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It develops a framework for identifying circular economy strategies and issues applicable to basic supply sectors. In analyzing the value chain and circular strategies of the water and food sectors, the circular economy idea has resulted in numerous industrial applications. The range of applications is illustrated in the key industries of wastewater and local food production. Expanding the reuse options for municipal wastewater and valorizing organic waste represent important circular economy directions for the basic supply sector of the GCC. Incorporating these ideas is positive, but a more comprehensive set of measures is needed to generate low-carbon and low-metabolism economic development in the region. In addition to the current sporadic supply-side initiatives, there is a need for non-technical circular economy strategies related to demand management and waste reduction. (C) 2021 Institution of Chemical Engineers. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:1273 / 1285
页数:13
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