Dowan Kim , Junbeum Kim , Seoungjun Jeon , Youngjin Oh , Minji Han , Sora Yi
{"title":"Evaluation methodology and application of Scope 3 emissions at the city and region scale in South Korea","authors":"Dowan Kim , Junbeum Kim , Seoungjun Jeon , Youngjin Oh , Minji Han , Sora Yi","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108195","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108195","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Existing research on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions often underestimates Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from city and region consumption. Traditional methodologies fail to account for these broader impacts, leading to incomplete carbon accounting and potential double-counting issues. This study aims to develop and apply a comprehensive methodology for calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 in South Korea by City. The methodology categorizes Scope 3 emissions into areas like purchased goods and services, energy-related activities, transportation, and waste disposal. It uses data specific to Korea and addresses double-counting issues by calculating to base on consumption. Scope 3 emissions constitute approximately 88.8 % of total emissions, primarily from food consumption, Plastic use, and construction activities. The study emphasizes targeting by Scope activities and consumption patterns to reduce overall GHG emissions, providing insights for effective carbon reduction policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108195"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuchen Wang , Chenxi Chong , Weibin Huang , Simeng Guo , Yuhan Wang , Yaopeng Zhang , Zhanlei Pan , Jian Wang , Xin Li , Wenqi Zhao , Zhenggui Zhang , Zhanbiao Wang
{"title":"Tracing the carbon footprint of cotton garments from seed to garment: Evidence from an empirical study of multiple sites in China","authors":"Shuchen Wang , Chenxi Chong , Weibin Huang , Simeng Guo , Yuhan Wang , Yaopeng Zhang , Zhanlei Pan , Jian Wang , Xin Li , Wenqi Zhao , Zhenggui Zhang , Zhanbiao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108200","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108200","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Chinese textile production are an important component of global industry, but their intensity varies by textile type. This study addresses the issue of scant research on the carbon footprint of cotton garments in China. Using cross-provincial surveys, emission coefficients, and life cycle assessment (LCA) methods, we analysed the environmental impact of five major types of cotton garments, providing insights into their environmental effects. The carbon footprints significantly differed among the five garments used in this study: childrenswear (2.42 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq), knitwear (7.24 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq), fatigues (38.64 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq), T-shirts (9.18 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq), and workwear (20.25 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq). At the production stage of cotton, the main components of carbon emissions are electricity, nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O) and fertilizers, accounting for 49.18, 18.84 and 14.10 % of emissions, respectively. The impacts of textile production depend on the energy cost, processing technique, and factory size. Additionally, we analysed four optimization scenarios—utilizing clean energy, optimizing factory sizes, using organic cotton, and enhancing recycling, which could reduce carbon footprints by 52.48, 30.43, 35.95 and 62.40 %, respectively. This finding suggests a potential approach for mitigating carbon emissions from cotton textile production and supporting the transformation of the cotton textile industry towards sustainable development, providing a basis for global emission reduction strategies in the cotton textile industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108200"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunqi Sun , Qing Yang , Hewen Zhou , Qingrui Wang , An Deng , Tian Tian , Haiping Yang , Hanping Chen
{"title":"Plant-level analysis of the CO2 emission reduction and water recovery potentials of near-term CCS-EWR retrofits coal-fired power plant in China","authors":"Yunqi Sun , Qing Yang , Hewen Zhou , Qingrui Wang , An Deng , Tian Tian , Haiping Yang , Hanping Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108202","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108202","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon dioxide capture and storage combined with enhanced water recovery (CCS-EWR) presents a promising solution for climate change, but its deployment costs and environmental benefits remain uncertain. Coupling the source-sink matching model with the techno-economic model reveals the plant-level and spatio-temporal potential of carbon emission reduction and water recovery for CCS-EWR retrofitting for coal-fired power plants (CFPPs)in China. Results show the application will substantially decrease carbon emissions, with an average reduction of 1.32 Gt/a between 2025 and 2060. Additionally, there is an estimated 38.48 Gt of fresh water accessible, enabling 44.35 % of CFPPs to meet their initial water needs fully. Around 70.7 % of CFPP units become financially viable when the carbon price reaches 400 CNY/t. Spatio-temporal analyses provide insights into changes and progress in the implementation of CCS-EWR over time, and starting the deployment of CCS-EWR at an earlier stage will result in more favorable environmental advantages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108202"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anderson M. de Melo Júnior , Sarian Kosten , Vitor Luis da C. Duque , Alexandre A.O. Santos , André M. Amado , Laís C. Soranço , Jochem Dreise , Arthur C. Martins , Jonas Nasário , Ana Paula Dalbem Barbosa , Ive S. Muzitano , Giovana M. Cardoso , Ícaro Barbosa , José Reinaldo Paranaíba , Giovanni R. de Oliveira , Rafael Almeida , Fábio Roland , Nathan Barros
{"title":"Low carbon footprint of Nile tilapia farming with recirculation aquaculture","authors":"Anderson M. de Melo Júnior , Sarian Kosten , Vitor Luis da C. Duque , Alexandre A.O. Santos , André M. Amado , Laís C. Soranço , Jochem Dreise , Arthur C. Martins , Jonas Nasário , Ana Paula Dalbem Barbosa , Ive S. Muzitano , Giovana M. Cardoso , Ícaro Barbosa , José Reinaldo Paranaíba , Giovanni R. de Oliveira , Rafael Almeida , Fábio Roland , Nathan Barros","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108201","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108201","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recirculation aquaculture (RAS) holds promise for meeting the growing demand for high-protein food while reducing environmental impact. However, RAS contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially due to its intensification. We demonstrate that most emissions from a RAS-based Nile tilapia farm originate from the water treatment systems (biofilter) and that the emission intensity is lower than other animal protein sources. CH<sub>4</sub> emissions increased in the biofilter as the cycle progressed due to the organic matter fueling CH<sub>4</sub> production, while CO<sub>2</sub> emissions decreased due to primary production. We observed higher ebullitive than diffusive emission, and a lower CH<sub>4</sub> diffusive emission during aeration. We estimated direct emissions of 2.03 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq/kg of protein. The biofilter accounts for approximately 98 % of the direct emissions, with total emissions mostly driven by indirect emissions (infrastructure). Our findings will inform improvements in RAS aimed at reducing emissions from water treatment and lowering emissions from protein production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108201"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143511162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The circular economy of packaging waste in Austria: An evaluation based on statistical entropy and material flow analysis","authors":"Anna-Maria Lipp, Jakob Lederer","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transitioning to a circular economy needs robust data, feasible indicators, and practicable evaluation methods. This paper analyses Austria's 2020 packaging waste flows, assesses capture, recycling, incineration, and landfilling, and tests statistical entropy analysis (SEA) as an alternative evaluation tool. Results indicate that Austria will attain EU recycling targets for total packaging (68 %), aluminium (61 %), ferrous metals (96 %), glass (82 %) and paper (80 %); plastics (25 %) and aluminium oxidation present substantial challenges. SEA effectively highlights the material concentration of aluminium, ferrous metals and glass in recycling streams but reveals that Austria's waste management system disperses plastics and paper due to incineration. Further research should improve analyses of combustibles and integrations of energy recovery and material substitution. The study highlights that recycling alone is inadequate for achieving a circular economy. Essential components include design for recycling, reuse, and reduction. Although difficult to quantify and frequently overlooked, they are vital for sustainable resource management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108193"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laptops at work: The laptop user as a stakeholder in organizational ICT circularity","authors":"Kathleen McMahon, Erik Jan Hultink, Ruth Mugge","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108186","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108186","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Laptops in the current economy most often fall short of their potential useful lifetimes, regularly being replaced before their true end-of-life. Increasing laptop lifetimes can play an important role in improving circularity for high-impact ICT equipment. We expand on existing literature about consumer behavior toward laptop lifetimes by examining the role of individuals who use laptops that are instead owned by their company. A total of 20 semi-structured interviews with company-owned laptop users revealed distinct differences in laptop lifetime perspectives when the user is not the owner of the laptop relating to prioritization of performance over circularity, limited feelings of attachment, ownership, and responsibility for company-owned laptops, influences of company culture on circularity, influences of personal habits and perspectives, and limited consideration of circularity without prompts from the employer. Organizations and legislators can use these results to develop tools such as digital product passports that increase organizational circularity for ICT.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108186"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhang Zong , Xiaoyang Chen , Mingming Chen , Wenyi Yan , Xihua Zhang , Chenglong Zhang , Zhi Sun
{"title":"Criticality assessment and material flow analysis of raw materials for power lithium-ion batteries in China: Towards sustainable supply and recycling","authors":"Yuhang Zong , Xiaoyang Chen , Mingming Chen , Wenyi Yan , Xihua Zhang , Chenglong Zhang , Zhi Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To ensure the sustainability of the power lithium-ion battery (PLIB) industry, assessing the criticality of raw materials (RMs) and cathode materials is crucial, as it evaluates their environmental and economic impact during supply disruptions. This work utilizes dynamic material flow analysis and an improved criticality matrix to assess the criticality of RMs and cathode materials under different scenarios. The results reveal that a considerable increase both in demand of Li, Ni, Co and Mn resources from 2015–2022, while the cumulative recycling volume of all materials remained small. When the collection framework for spent PLIBs is improved, the recycling of RMs in 2040 can achieve approximately 60% of the corresponding demand. The establishment of a sound waste management system and improvement on resource efficiency can minimize the criticality of ternary materials. This research highlights the need for enhanced recycling framework and strategic planning to ensure the sustainable supply of critical materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108189"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parisa Biniaz , Rabi Gol , Saeed Askari , Yvonne Hora , Parama Chakraborty Banerjee , Sankar Bhattacharya
{"title":"Selective recovery of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using maleic acid-based deep eutectic solvent","authors":"Parisa Biniaz , Rabi Gol , Saeed Askari , Yvonne Hora , Parama Chakraborty Banerjee , Sankar Bhattacharya","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The sustainable recovery of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is essential for environmental preservation and meeting the growing demand for critical minerals. This study presents an eco-friendly approach using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of maleic acid and choline chloride (1:1) for the selective recovery of Co, Ni, and Mn through a cooling crystallisation process. By precisely regulating the leaching system with DES, we were able to control the supersaturation of the leachate solution, allowing maleic acid to selectively form metal maleate complexes and crystallise them directly from the leachate solution. Under optimal conditions, leaching experiments achieved over 99 % recovery of all elements from lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cathodes. Detailed characterisations reveal that this method reduces the need for additional purification steps and minimises the use of extra reagents, demonstrating significant potential for the selective recovery of critical metals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108177"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143444612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yifei Zhu , Xuewu Shen , Shaxinyu Rui , Xiaoxia Sun , Jian Wang , Lixun Zhang , Yuntao Guan
{"title":"Utilizing multi-objective optimization in improved green infrastructure for enhanced pollution reduction and carbon mitigation in sponge cities","authors":"Yifei Zhu , Xuewu Shen , Shaxinyu Rui , Xiaoxia Sun , Jian Wang , Lixun Zhang , Yuntao Guan","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Improved green infrastructure offers a practical approach to enhancing the environmental performance of urban green spaces. This study evaluated the benefits of transforming green spaces into improved green infrastructure in Shenzhen, a rapidly developing sponge city. Using a combination of field experiments, life cycle assessments, and optimization modeling, we investigated improvements in soil organic carbon (SOC), pollutant removal, and runoff control. Results indicate that SOC content increased by up to 11 %, while the net annual benefit reached 4.6 CNY/m<sup>2</sup>, accounting for the difference in cost and benefit between improved and baseline green spaces. Measures such as biochar addition, earthworm activity, and litter application demonstrated complementary effects, enhancing both soil health and pollution mitigation. To maximize outcomes, urban planners are encouraged to maintain a high proportion of green infrastructure and integrate targeted improvement measures to address local conditions. These findings provide actionable recommendations for balancing ecological benefits and economic feasibility in urban green space development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108179"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jingyi Zhao, Xin Li, Wei Liu, Lu Chen, Yunqi Yang, Minxi Wang
{"title":"Carbon emission reduction potential of municipal solid Waste-to-energy under resource mismatch patterns: Evidence from urban agglomerations in China","authors":"Jingyi Zhao, Xin Li, Wei Liu, Lu Chen, Yunqi Yang, Minxi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rapid urbanization exacerbates the contradiction between energy recovery from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and climate change mitigation under regional resource misdistribution. This study establish a high-precision MSW incineration treatment carbon emission accounting inventory based on the activity data of 166 cities and 324 incineration power plants in four major urban agglomerations in China. Based on the identified key drivers affecting the spatial differentiation of Carbon Emission Efficiency (CEE) of municipal solid Waste-to-energy (WTE), we discussed the long-term environmental impacts of energy recovery on integrated regional comprehensive management. The results indicate the share of carbon emissions from WTE increased from 16.18 % to 63.67 %, and the carbon reduction potential from energy substitution increased from 1.19 Mt to 16.63 Mt. The carbon reduction rate of the policy scenario that focuses on energy recovery efficiency is optimal. This study provides a sustainable vision and scientific policy recommendations for promoting integrated regional waste management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108188"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}