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Industrial Symbiosis Implementation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications
This article explores the implementation of industrial symbiosis as a strategy to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency in industrial systems. It analyzes the processes through which firms establish collaborative exchanges of materials, energy, and by-products, highlighting both the opportunities and the practical challenges involved. The study emphasizes the importance of governance structures, policy support, and stakeholder coordination in facilitating successful symbiotic networks. It also discusses how industrial symbiosis can contribute to circular economy goals, while addressing barriers related to economic feasibility, technological readiness, and organizational complexity.