Special Issue on

Sustainable Waste Recycling and Circular Economy

Sustainable waste recycling and circular economy are important concepts that aim to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability. The goal of sustainable waste recycling and circular economy is to create a more sustainable and resilient economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote environmental sustainability around the world. This requires a comprehensive approach that includes policies, technologies, and societal changes to achieve a more sustainable and circular system of waste management.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Sustainable Waste Recycling and Circular Economy. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Bioenergy and biofuels
• Circular economy
• Closed-loop systems
• E-waste management
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Green procurement
• Life cycle analysis
• Product stewardship
• Resource efficiency
• Sustainable consumption
• Upcycling
• Waste hierarchy
• Waste management
• Waste reduction
• Waste-to-energy
• Zero waste
• Waste reduction techniques and strategies
• Waste segregation and sorting techniques
• Recycling technologies and management
• Composting and organic waste management
• Sustainable packaging practices
• Resource conservation and management
• Business models for circular economy in waste recycling

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Sustainable Waste Recycling and Circular Economy” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Anthony Phiri

Environmental Management, Renewable Energy and Climate Change Center

Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at jep@scirp.org.