Scientific Papers by Research & Evidence
A. Anastasovski et al. (2025) This deliverable maps and evaluates tools, databases and platforms supporting industrial symbiosis at local, national and international levels. It assesses functionalities related to resource mapping, matchmaking and operational analysis, while identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities…
P. Krzeminski et al. (2025) This deliverable examines technical and non-technical barriers hindering industrial symbiosis implementation. It identifies key obstacles and evaluates potential strategies to overcome them. Barriers to Industrial Symbiosis Implementation: Technical and Non-Technical Challenges This report investigates the…
C. Kennett (2024) This thesis investigates industrial–urban symbiosis among food and beverage SMEs in Sweden using mixed methods. It analyses resource inputs, outputs and potential exchanges among three companies, revealing opportunities to valorise organic waste, surplus heat and CO₂. The…
C. Oughton (2024) This research extends industrial ecology into a multi-dimensional IS framework. The KIC4 model assesses industrial precincts across four dimensions: material exchanges, skilled workforce, support industries and governance structures. Applied to nine sites, it shows that high-performing precincts…
European Commission: Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (2024) The Aalborg case demonstrates how strong partnerships, proactive facilitation and municipal leadership drive sustainable industrial development. The port functions as a coordination hub, attracting complementary businesses. Digital tools accelerate synergy identification,…
A. Erceg et al. (2024) This deliverable provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and practices in industrial symbiosis. It examines IS as a strategy to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability through collaborative exchanges of materials, energy, water and by-products.…
