XIV International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Environmental Protection – IIZS 2024, str. 319-323
АУТОР / AUTHOR(S): Vesna Drakulović 
, Višnja Mihajlović , Bogdana Vujić , Mića Đurđev , Milan Marković
DOI: 10.46793/IIZS24.319D
САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:
This paper explores the integration of Circular Economy (CE) principles and Industrial Ecology (IE) practices as a means to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency across various industries. The circular economy shifts away from the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” promoting a closed-loop approach that minimizes waste and prolongs the lifecycle of products through reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing. Industrial ecology, on the other hand, emphasizes industrial symbiosis, where waste or by-products from one process serve as inputs for another, mimicking natural ecosystems. The study employs a qualitative methodology, analysing secondary data from industries such as automotive, energy, and electronics, revealing how CE and IE practices lead to significant reductions in resource use, waste generation, and carbon emissions. Results show that industries adopting CE and IE principles achieve improved efficiency and environmental sustainability, with specific examples of resource savings and reductions in CO2 emissions. Despite challenges in implementation, this research highlights the potential of CE and IE to foster innovation, economic growth, and environmental resilience. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of collaboration between governments, businesses, and academia to advance these concepts and address the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:
circular economy, eco-innovation, industrial ecology
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