[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of the evidence on decoupling of GDP, resource use and GHG emissions, part II: synthesizing the insights
Strategies toward ambitious climate targets usually rely on the concept of'decoupling'; that is,
they aim at promoting economic growth while reducing the use of natural resources and …
they aim at promoting economic growth while reducing the use of natural resources and …
Application of circular economy principles in buildings: A systematic review
The transition from linear economy into circular economy is not realizable until circular
economy principles are applied into the life-cycle stages of buildings which is a proactive …
economy principles are applied into the life-cycle stages of buildings which is a proactive …
[PDF][PDF] Decoupling debunked
Executive summary Is it possible to enjoy both economic growth and environmental
sustainability? This question is a matter of fierce political debate between green growth and …
sustainability? This question is a matter of fierce political debate between green growth and …
Inclusive infrastructure development, green innovation, and sustainable resource management: evidence from China's trade-adjusted material footprints
Depleting scarce resources and environmental deterioration are critical issues to address in
the contemporary world. Particularly, China has shown exponential growth in infrastructure …
the contemporary world. Particularly, China has shown exponential growth in infrastructure …
Current state and barriers to the circular economy in the building sector: Towards a mitigation framework
The building sector is amongst the major resource consuming and waste generating sectors
of the economy. The paradigm of the circular economy has the potential to overcome the …
of the economy. The paradigm of the circular economy has the potential to overcome the …
Circular economy and sustainability: the past, the present and the future directions
The concepts of circular economy (CE) and sustainability (S) have lately gained momentum
among scholars, theorists, academics, and practitioners. Although these concepts are …
among scholars, theorists, academics, and practitioners. Although these concepts are …
Product design in a circular economy: Development of a typology of key concepts and terms
In a circular economy (CE), the economic and environmental value of materials is preserved
for as long as possible by kee** them in the economic system, either by lengthening the …
for as long as possible by kee** them in the economic system, either by lengthening the …
Circular economy in construction: current awareness, challenges and enablers
The application of the concept of circular economy thinking in construction, which is in its
infancy, has been largely limited to construction waste minimisation and recycling. Little …
infancy, has been largely limited to construction waste minimisation and recycling. Little …
How infrastructure development and technical efficiency change caused resources consumption in BRICS countries: Analysis based on energy, transport, ICT, and …
Improved environmental quality and resource efficiency are essential policy plans for
emerging economies. The vulnerability to climatic adversities initiates the need to construct …
emerging economies. The vulnerability to climatic adversities initiates the need to construct …
[HTML][HTML] Is decoupling GDP growth from environmental impact possible?
The argument that human society can decouple economic growth—defined as growth in
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—from growth in environmental impacts is appealing. If such …
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—from growth in environmental impacts is appealing. If such …