Optimizing Urban Material Flows and Waste Streams in Urban Development through Principles of Zero Waste and Sustainable Consumption

Optimizing Urban Material Flows and Waste Streams in Urban Development through Principles of Zero Waste and Sustainable Consumption

Beyond energy efficiency, there are now urgent challenges around the supply of resources, materials, energy, food and water. After debating energy efficiency for the last decade, the focus has shifted to include further resources and material efficiency. In this context, urban farming has emerged as...

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Main Author: Steffen Lehmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
urban waste streams
material flow
closed-loop urban metabolism
zero waste concept
resource recovery
recycling and reuse
reducing consumption
product stewardship
waste avoidance
changing behavior
adaptive re-use of buildings
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/1/155/

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