Y. Zhiquan (2019)
This report analyses industrial symbiosis as a circular economy strategy for Singapore, where landfill capacity constraints create urgency. It reviews international facilitation practices, evaluates existing IS support tools and develops an NLP-based system to extract resource-matching opportunities. Findings highlight that effective IS depends not only on technological tools but also on tacit knowledge, institutional capacity and stakeholder engagement.
Advancing Industrial Symbiosis: Systemic Approaches and Business Models for Resource Efficiency
This study examines the development of industrial symbiosis as a systemic approach to improving resource efficiency and sustainability in industrial systems. It focuses on how innovative business models and cross-sector collaboration can enable the effective exchange of materials, energy, and by-products between firms. The research highlights the importance of intermediary organizations, digital tools, and facilitation processes in identifying and implementing symbiotic opportunities. It also explores the economic, environmental, and organizational benefits associated with industrial symbiosis, alongside the challenges related to coordination, information asymmetries, and market conditions. Through empirical insights and case-based evidence, the study demonstrates how structured approaches and supportive frameworks can accelerate the adoption of symbiotic practices, contributing to circular economy transitions and more resilient industrial ecosystems.