Industrial Ecology: Policy Framework and Implementation (Translated Version)

Author: Allen Bi
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book explores the policy issues related to the implementation of industrial ecology and proposes that the environmental aspects of industrial processes should be analyzed at a strategic level. The book first summarizes and introduces the theoretical framework of industrial ecology. Based on this, it elaborates on the systematic and complex nature of implementing industrial ecology theory, discusses the normative and economic requirements for its implementation, and provides detailed case studies to clarify and demonstrate the viewpoints presented in the book. This book can be used as a high-quality teaching material for fields such as environmental studies, policy and regulations, economics, engineering technology, and business, and is also available for reference for relevant technical and managerial personnel. This is a professional textbook on industrial ecology, primarily introducing some theoretical frameworks and implementation experiences of "industrial ecology." The book is divided into three parts: Part one discusses environmental policies, regulations, and mitigation measures, introducing concepts such as sustainable development theory, industrial ecology framework structures, and pollution control theory, basically summarizing the theoretical framework of industrial ecology. Building on this foundation, the second part of the book introduces industrial ecology and its potential application areas, elaborates on the systematic and complex nature of implementing industrial ecology theory, and then discusses the regulatory and economic requirements for its implementation, primarily focusing on legislative and implementation aspects, cost-benefit risk analysis, etc. The third part of the book presents case studies on the implementation of industrial ecology, providing four detailed cases to clarify the viewpoints on industrial ecology proposed in the book and some of the theoretical issues discussed. Each chapter of the book is followed by exercises, making it suitable as a teaching material or professional reference book for college and university students, engineering technicians, and professionals in fields such as environmental studies, policy and regulations, economics, technology, engineering, construction, business, and related areas. It also serves as a professional book introducing industrial ecology knowledge for individuals working in industries, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.