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{"title":"EXPLORING THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT","authors":"None Casandra Okogwu, None Mercy Odochi Agho, None Mojisola Abimbola Adeyinka, None Bukola A. Odulaja, None Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo, None Chibuike Daraojimba, None Adeyinka Alex Banso","doi":"10.51594/estj.v4i3.546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51594/estj.v4i3.546","url":null,"abstract":"This research paper explores the critical nexus between supply chain management and sustainability by examining the integration of sustainable materials within supply chains and its profound impact on the environment, society, and economy. The paper delves into the significance of sustainable materials in the context of current global environmental concerns. It outlines the benefits of their integration in supply chains. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper identifies the environmental, social, and economic advantages of incorporating sustainable materials, including reduced carbon footprints, resource conservation, waste reduction, enhanced brand reputation, and long-term resilience. However, the paper acknowledges that integrating sustainable materials is not without challenges. It highlights barriers such as higher costs, limited availability, resistance to change, and regulatory complexities that organizations must navigate. The paper presents an array of strategic approaches that organizations can adopt to overcome these challenges and effectively integrate sustainable materials. Strategies discussed include green procurement, life cycle assessment, circular economy principles, collaboration with suppliers, eco-design, certification, pilot programs, and education. Furthermore, the paper addresses the critical role of tools and technologies in assessing the environmental impact of supply chains. It explores carbon footprint calculators, environmental management systems, life cycle assessment methodologies, traceability technologies, and other digital solutions that enable data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, and process optimization. The importance of these tools in promoting transparency, accountability, and innovation is emphasized. The findings underscore the necessity of integrating sustainable materials for positive environmental impact and highlight the broader implications for responsible resource management. The paper concludes by proposing areas for further research, including circular economy implementation, technological integration, multi-tier supply chain impacts, consumer behavior, and advocating for continued efforts to promote sustainable practices in supply chain management. In a world grappling with environmental challenges, this paper contributes to the discourse surrounding sustainable materials' pivotal role in reshaping supply chains for a more sustainable future.
 Keywords: Sustainable Materials, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Impact, Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, Green Procurement, Traceability Technologies, Sustainability Tools.","PeriodicalId":472482,"journal":{"name":"Engineering science & tecnology journal","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136363903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NANOTECHNOLOGY: A CONSCISE VIEW","authors":"None Oyubu, Akpovi Oyubu, None Nwabueze, Christopher Anayo","doi":"10.51594/estj.v4i2.459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51594/estj.v4i2.459","url":null,"abstract":"Nanotechnology, a multifaceted subject area of applicative devices that involves the Engineering of functional systems at the molecular level is considered the nerve centre of technological advancement of the 21st century and beyond. This field that focuses on controlling the configuration and exploiting the exclusive characteristics of Nano-materials having not less than one dimensional volume of material between 1nm to 100nm to produce nano-scale devices, components and systems is repeatedly seen as an emerging technology which could be employed to enhance current products and processes. This paper which is essentially a review discusses Nanotechnology, its development, impact, applications and advances.
 Keywords: Nanotechnology, Nano-scale, Composites, Nano-materials, Nano-devices.","PeriodicalId":472482,"journal":{"name":"Engineering science & tecnology journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135905498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}