by Grace Belmont, Graduate Student in Urban Planning and Community Development, Schoolfor Environment, UMass Boston “There are about 250 self-styled eco-industrial parks operating or under developmentworldwide today, while just as recently as 2000, there were fewer than 50.” – The World Bank Eco-industrial Parks (EIP) present a comprehensive approach to building environmentallysustainable circular economies where Read More…
Tag: Circular Economy
From Waste to Wealth: Business Opportunities in the Circular Economy
By Harshraj Thakor, MBA Candidate, and Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy, MBA Candidate UMass Boston On April 3, 2017, the UMass Boston Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness (SERC) hosted an open event focused on opportunities and challenges for businesses adopting circular economy business models and incorporating zero waste practices. It is estimated that the circular economy Read More…