Industrial Symbiosis to Circular Economy: What Does the Literature Reveal for a Successful Complex Industrial Area?

C. Oughton et al. (2022)

Moving beyond material exchanges, this review identifies hidden location-specific factors influencing industrial area dynamism, contributing to the KIC4 framework.

Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy: Governance, Innovation, and Systemic Transition

This article examines industrial symbiosis as a key mechanism for enabling circular economy transitions through collaborative resource management and systemic innovation. It explores how governance structures, institutional frameworks, and stakeholder interactions influence the development and scaling of symbiotic networks. The study highlights the importance of coordination, trust-building, and policy support in facilitating resource exchanges and fostering sustainable industrial practices. It also discusses challenges related to complexity, implementation, and long-term viability, emphasizing the need for integrated and multi-level approaches to achieve resilient and sustainable industrial systems.

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