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Mirela Panait currently holds the position of PhD Professor at Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti (Romania). Starting with 2021, Mirela Panait is also a scientific researcher at the Institute of National Economy within the Romanian Academy. Her work experience derives from and includes: teaching courses and seminaries; research activities; participating in scientific conferences. Regarding research results, these are represented by publishing seven books and over 100 scientific papers in the field of interest: sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, foreign investment, capital market. She has published articles in leading international journals, including Land Use Policy, Energies, Sustainability and PlosOne. On the editorial level, the activity of Mrs. Mirela Panait is intense, being associate editor, guest editor or reviewer at prestigious journals within Emerald, MDPI and IGI Global groups. She is Country Director (Romania) for International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, https://www.hetl.org/country-directors/ and also member of International Research Institute for Economics and Management (iriem.org) and International Engineering and Technology Institute (ieti.net). Eglantina Hysa is a Full Professor of Economics based in Brussels, specializing in development economics, social policy, and quality assurance in higher education. She has an extensive publication record, including book chapters and technical reports in leading international journals and with reputable publishers. With over 15 years of professional experience, Professor Hysa has a strong background in innovation and business consultancy, focusing on business models, strategic development, KPI analysis, digital economy, and sustainability. She has successfully led cross-functional teams, NGOs, and large-scale international projects, serving in senior roles as project lead and stakeholder coordinator. She is a certified expert evaluator for European Commission programs, including Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+, contributing to the evaluation and advancement of research and education initiatives across Europe. Her research and professional activities center on the intersections of economic development, cultural dynamics, and sustainable business practices, supporting evidence-based policies for inclusive growth and social cohesion.

Dr. Lukman Raimi is an Assistant Professor at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD School of Business and Economics (SBE). Prior to joining the UBD, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, the Coordinator Graduate Program in the School of Business & Entrepreneurship and the Director Centre for Entrepreneurship at the American University of Nigeria. He is an Entrepreneurship Educator trained at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Ahmedabad, India under the World Bank-Step B Project. He had undergone a special training in Enterprise Education for Employability at Pan-Atlantic University Nigeria under the British Council's sponsorship. He is an alumnus of the Cumberland Lodge Residential Mentoring, Windsor, United Kingdom. He attended the Experiential Classroom XX for Entrepreneurship Educators at the University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States. He has delivered conferences/seminar papers in Turkey, Malaysia, Ghana, Togo, India, Belfast, Leicester, US.Syed Abdul Rehman Khan is a Director of Business Research and Consultancy Ltd in the United Kingdom. Dr. Khan completed his PhD in Supply Chain Management and earned his Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certificate from the United States. He has been a faculty member at Tsinghua University and has more than 15 years of experience in supply chain and logistics at industry and academic levels. He has published over 150 scientific research papers in well-renowned international journals and conferences. In addition, Dr. Khan has achieved scientific innovation awards three times consecutively by the Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government, China. Dr. Khan also holds memberships in the following well-renowned institutions and supply chain bodies/associations: APCIS-U.S.; Production and Operation Management Society, India; Council of Supply Chain Management of Professionals U.S.; Supply Chain Association of Pakistan; and Global Supply Chain Council China.

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Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management: Current Sustainability Practices and Future Trends explores how these processes contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. This book answers crucial questions about the importance of recycling and upcycling in accelerating SDGs and achieving sustainability. It examines the circular economy, innovative solutions for sustainability, the role of artificial intelligence in waste reduction, and international perspectives on waste management.

Additionally, the book offers practical case studies and best practices, providing readers with examples of successful recycling and waste management initiatives. It discusses the integration of AI in minimizing waste and presents a global view on the challenges and opportunities in waste management.

Inhalt

1. Circular economy, waste management and energy transition
   
   2. Innovative solutions to catch up with Circularity and Sustainability
   3. The role of Circular Economy for crisis management in times of Pandemic Crisis
   4. Recycling best practices in the sustainability era: Implications for green entrepreneurship
   5. Waste management and entrepreneurship - international perspectives
   6. Artificial intelligence methods applied for plastic material waste reduction
   7. Waste management - European solutions
   8. Evaluation of Healthcare Waste Management Treatment using MCDM tools
   9. The Alternative Futures of Circular Economy: Energy-Abundant Markets and Import-Dependent Energy Sectors
   10. Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling and resource recovery in developed and developing economies
   11. Recycling initiatives and projects targeting SDGs
   12. Effectiveness of reduction, reuse, and recycling (3Rs) strategy in developing economies
   13. Waste to energy - international perspective