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Presently most electrical/electronic equipment (EEE) is not designed for recycling, let alone for circulation. Plastics in these products account for 20% of material use, and through better design, significant environmental and financial savings could be gained.
Technological solutions and circular design opportunities already exist, but they haven’t been implemented yet.
Some challenges, such as ease of disassembly, could be resolved through better communication and by sharing learnings across the value chain.
Instead of WEEE, we should focus on developing CEEE: Circular Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The case examples of this report show how different stages of the lifecycle can be designed so that plastics circulation becomes possible and makes business sense.
This document summarizes a research paper that designed a supply chain network model between Trivandrum and Tirunelveli in India to optimize waste management logistics. The model included 4 sites connected by both rail and road transportation. The objectives were to identify logistical factors related to waste flows, identify opportunities to improve efficient collection and transportation, and design an optimal cost reduction equation. Key aspects analyzed included transportation costs by rail versus road, loading/unloading costs, inventory holding costs, and an equation to calculate total expected annual logistics costs. The optimal network configuration and transportation methods were evaluated to minimize costs while meeting needs.
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Literature so far illustrates different approaches to achieving circular economy
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transitioning towards CE doing it through process streamlining or via uses of
technology to transform/exchange the resources. We recognize the difficulties
faced by researchers in consolidating key aspects to CE, due to still fragmented
knowledge base. To clearly identify these aspects is somewhat difficult due to the
fragmented knowledge over applications of circular economy. However, any
holistic approach is possible by considering the performance of the growth (in
our temporal visible world) and that of innovation and creation as a result of the
introspection of the temporal invisible world (thought and inspiration), in terms of
three fundamental scalars in nature, mass, energy, and time transformed by
natural action and human action, in order to define the circularity for any group,
category, and type of product. We consider that the effect of any action should
be evaluated by determining the most probable results and the dynamic of any
process (using statistics), by considering the transformation of the three fundamental scalars. This article presents a consonant approach of the economy, aiming
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1.1. The terminology of the circular economy concept and green logistics
Circular economy (CE) has gained many definitions (Korhonen et al., 2018, Kirchherr et al., 2017). According to
the European Commission, in CE, the value of products, materials and resources in the economy is maintained as
long as possible, while the generation of wastes is limited to a minimum (the Commission's Communication…,
2015). CE relies on the closing of the circulation cycles of the prolonged life of products and regarding wastes as
valuable recycled materials (Jastrzębska, 2017). CE is an economy model which covers all activities that restrict,
reuse and recycle materials in the processes of production, distribution and consumption (Blomsma & Brennan,
2017). An important link in the circular economy system is the concept of balanced consumption and production.
The closure of the loops of economic systems is expected to contribute to a decrease in the degree of environmental
pollution, a lowering of the level of natural resources consumption, a reduction of the capital- and energy-intensity
of the processes of recycled material winning and processing, and to the respecting of the ZR principle (Mesjasz-
Lech, 2011). For the efficient operation of the whole CE system, CE often requires entire industrial systems to be
redesigned (Deloitte, 2016). In a nutshell, circular economy is a holistic system that serves the waste-free mode of
production, services and consumption to reduce the exploitation of valuable natural resources and energy
consumption. CE is the concept of creating values through the rational use of resources and the minimization of the
adverse environmental impact of manufactured products at all stages of the product life cycle, which enable the
reuse of materials used. In its basic assumptions, the circular economy concept uses both old and new concepts that
promote the mitigation of the adverse environmental impact of products manufactured by companies, and include
the following concepts:
from cradle to cradle (C2C)
3R (reduce, reuse, and recycle) and 4R (reduce, reuse, recycle and, repair)
LCA
cleaner manufacturing
industrial ecology
sustainable supply chain management
green supply chain.
All of the above-mentioned concepts fit into the realization of the idea of sustainable development. It’s worth
adding here another concept, namely that of green logistics, which is the prerequisite and key element of the
development of circular economy. Green logistics combines the aforementioned concepts and promotes the
sustainable development idea (Seroka-Stolka, 2014). An important aspect of the CE concept is the closed-loop
circulation of matter ("green matter"), which is possible to be used in the development of green logistics. The
semantic meaning of green logistics is wide. At the beginning, it is important to note that there are two strands in
understanding the influence of logistics on the flows of residues in an economic system in the environmentally-
oriented logistics concept, namely: ecologistics or green logistics, which are often understood identically, and
recycle logistics (also known as waste logistics, or reverse logistics).
Ecologistics is regarded as a logistic subsystem, whereby it is oriented to logistic processes, and in particular to
collection, storage and transport, and the object of operation of ecologistics is waste. So, ecologistics is concerned
with the mitigation of the impact of companies' activities on the natural environment, involving, e.g., the reuse of
waste (also waste packagings) (Michniewska, 2016). Ecologistics activities aim at the optimal solutions to the
collection, storage, removal and recycle or environmentally and socially nonburdensome disposal of different types
of waste (Korzeniowski & Skrzypek, 1999). However, some definitions of ecologistics are strictly oriented to the
flows of waste from the point of its origin until its reuse or neutralization. By contrast, reverse logistics was defined
in early studies as the application of logistics to the recycle and disposal of waste and the management of dangerous
waste, while in a broader understanding, logistic activities were pointed out, which aimed at the reduction of
resources utilization, the recycle of substances, the reuse of materials and the disposal of waste (Salema, 2007).
Reverse logistics can therefore be understood in either a narrower or broader sense.
The term "green logistics" is defined as a set of supply chain management practices and strategies that reduce the
ecological and energy footprints of the distribution of goods, which focuses on material handling, waste
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Reverse
logistics
management, packaging and transport. Lee Klassen (2008) define green logistics as green supply chain
management by a company (organization), which takes into account environmental issues and integrates them with
supply chain management to change the environmental performance of suppliers and customers (Lee Klassen,
2008). Green logistic activities encompass the measurement of the environmental impact of different distribution
strategies, the reduction of energy consumption in logistic activities, the reduction of the amount of waste and the
management of its treatment (Sibihi Eglese, 2009). From the point of view of sustainable development, green
logistics is defined as the production and distribution of goods in sustainable manner, while taking into
consideration environmental and social factors (Sibihi Eglese, 2009). This broad definition of green logistics is
consistent with the ECED definition (1987) of sustainable development and the definition of corporate responsibility
(Lyon Maxwell, 2008). The green logistics concept embraces all activities related to the ecologically-efficient
management of the flow of products (push and pull) and information with the aim of creating an added value for
customers and satisfying their needs (Mesjasz-Lech, 2011).
To sum up, green logistics is intended to assure that logistic processes are carried out correctly, while
minimizing their adverse impact on the natural environment. Green logistics is a multi-level concept that includes
both green logistic activity, as well as social activities in aid of green logistic management, standardization and
control (Zheng Zhang, 2010). In spite of the fact that green logistics and ecologistics are often regarded as
identical notions, it seems, however, that the notion of green logistics is lightly broader than that of ecologistics, and
much more broader compared to reverse logistics. All the three concepts are closely interrelated and used in circular
economy. Relationships between reverse logistics and ecologistics and green logistics are illustrated in Fig. 1. The
general concept of the circular economy system is depicted in Fig. 2.
Fig. 1. Relationships between recovery logistics, ecologistics and green logistics
Source: the authors' compilation based on the study by Seroka-Stolka, O. (2014). pp. 302-309.
Fig. 2. The system of circular economy
Source: Mihelcic et al. (2003), p. 5316.
Ecologistics
Green logistics
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1.2. The green logistics system based on circular economy
The definitions of green logistic definitions mentioned in Part One imply that this concept not only serves the
conservation of natural resources, but also provides a bridge between natural resources and products, and products
and consumers, and is a tool for closing the loop in the circular economy system. Green logistics will therefore
determine the efficiency of the economic cycle in circular economy. Important green logistics activities in the
realization of the circular economy concept by companies include the following environmentally-friendly:
green packaging
green transport
storage
flow of processing.
The above-mentioned activities are supported by reverse logistic and waste logistics. Of key importance for the
effectiveness of the circular economy system is the flow of materials being part of the production activity of industry
and the associated flow of energy in the industrial systems of companies. An inseparable requirement of circular
economy and industrial ecology is to ensure the efficient flow and recycle of materials among companies. The
intention is to streamline the logistic processes in the manufacturing systems of companies involved in the delivery
of products, to rationalize the manufacturing logistics and to efficiently manage the supply chains of companies
participating in the CE system. Nevertheless, the circular economy system and companies participating in it will be
influenced by various factors, including:
political and legal factors
market factors
social and cultural factors
technical and technological factors
natural factors.
It is desirable that the above factors support business entities in the reuse and recycle of waste. However,
companies' products that, after being consumed, may become again a valuable material in the economic system, are
favoured and regarded as environmentally friendly. Materials of mineral origin and organic resources often return to
manufacturing systems as recycled materials.
2. The management of municipal sewage sludge in line with the circular economy principles
Circular economy entails not only the concern of the smallest use of the renewable sources, but also the use of
waste as recyclable materials and their recycling without negative external effects. That's why to implement circular
economy is a challenging task, especially for the municipal services sector. To manage the consistently growing
amounts of sewage sludge worldwide will be a matter of priority. This is clearly seen on the example of the change
in approach to issues related to, for instance, water supply and sewage treatment. Sewage and sewage sludge are no
longer waste. Organic matter and energy recovery from sewage and sludge is aimed for. Good sewage sludge
management requires activities allowing for the effective problem solving concerning the treatment processes, and
sludge management and use in accordance with the circular economy principles. The trends in the field in
compliance with the above-mentioned principles in various countries depend on many factors, in particular on:
scientific and technical knowledge, innovation od technological and technical solutions, quality of sewage sludge,
legislation, water, sewage and sedimentary policy and strategy, and the availability of financial resources. Sludge
introduced into the soil is a source of organic matter and nutrients, affecting the improvement of soil quality and
yield of cultivated plants. Thus, the waste is used as a fertilizer which is in line with the principles of circular
economy. Another example of sewage sludge treatment and its use in the aspect of circular economy is based on the
assumption that various wastes with appropriate properties can be combined to obtain a new product such as
aggregate. In the process of thermal treatment of sewage sludge and other waste, a valuable product is created,
which is widely used in construction.
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The technological progress, the implementation of innovative solutions and the growing environmental
awareness all cause a change in the way in which the sewage treatment process is perceived. The Polish government
also wants to support the circular economy. It pays special attention to the management of sewage sludge. The
Ministry of Investment and Development (MIR) provided in 2018 for public consultations and inter-ministerial
consultations, the so-called road map project to help to use raw materials in circular economy. It is not only about
the management of industrial and municipal waste, but also sewage sludge, which is increasingly difficult for water
and sewage companies. This year, they will have to dispose of over 700.000 tons of dried sludge – in 2007 there
were slightly more than 500.000 tons. From 2016, sludge is forbidden to be stored. MIR plans to promote it as
biomass, which can be used in agriculture, industry and energetics.
Currently, only 5% of biowaste are recycled. It is estimated that if more biowaste were recycled, it could
substitute for up to 30% inorganic fertilizers. The European Union imports currently approx. 6 million tonnes of
phosphates per year, but 30% of this amount could be substituted with sewage sludge extraction products,
biodegradable waste, meat and bone flour or manure. Ash from the sewage sludge incineration may contain similar
amounts of phosphorus as natural phosphate rock ore. In many European countries, e.g. in Germany, advanced
measures have already been taken to recover phosphorus from ashes from the sewage sludge incineration.
The management of sewage sludge is not only necessary for sanitary reasons, but it should also be done through
its utilization and reuse, instead of dumping. Activities undertaken to reuse waste (including sewage waste) must be
consistent with legal requirements for environmental protection. When making a decision on the method of sewage
sludge management, technological, ecological and economic conditions need to be considered. It also essential to
obtain the social acceptance of the location of a project designed for the utilization of sludge and the intended
method of its handling (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3. Criteria taken into account in the management of sewage sludge
Source: the authors' study
Over the last several years, the management of sewage sludge in the world has been carried out primarily by
their natural use (Fig. 4) or thermal utilization (Rosik-Dulewska, 2000). One of the best sewage sludge recycling
methods is the sludge application in agriculture. Numerous nutrients present in sewage sludge should be reinstated
in the environment, even more so in the soils more and more often displaying deficiency of organic matter and
nutrients. However, a substantial restriction of the agricultural use is the excess heavy metal content and the sewage
sludge sanitary contamination.
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Fig. 4. Natural use of sewage sludge
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In the case of agricultural utilization, sludge can provide a valuable source of nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon,
organic matter and micro-components essential to the correct growth of plants. In well-stabilized sewage sludge,
organic matter accounts mostly for 50÷60% of dry weight, while in insufficiently stabilized sewage sludge, up to
70%. Whereas, in raw sewage sludge, it accounts for about 85% of dry weight. Long seasoning of sewage sludge
results in a consistent decrease in organic matter content due to occurring mineralization processes. An undoubted
advantage of such a utilization method are relatively low costs. The results of studies by numerous authors inform of
a beneficial effect of sewage sludge on the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Sewage sludge
qualifies especially for fertilizing soils that require an improvement in its structure and biological activity,
a supplementation to its nutrients and an enrichment of the sorption complex. The manurial and soil-forming value
of sewage sludge has been confirmed by numerous investigations and highlighted by many authors (Wang et al.,
2008, Marcinkowski, 2001).
It should be noted, however, that there are some major limitations on the agricultural utilization of sewage sludge
(Banerjee, Bunon Depoe, 1997). Sludge from municipal sewage, in addition to macro- and micronutrients
essential to the correct growth of plants, may also have excessive contents of harmful heavy metals ( e.g. Cd, Pb,
Hg, As ) (Bowszys et al., 2015, Babel Del Mundo Dacera, 2006, McBride, 2003). It can also be hazardous for
sanitary reasons (Lewis Gattie, 2002). Moreover, the agricultural utilization of sludge is dependent on the season
and the plant vegetation period. A starting point for the qualification of sewage sludge for manuring soil must be the
full chemical and sanitary analysis of a given sewage soil batch. It should also be assured that sewage sludge be only
introduced to the soil in doses corresponding to the manurial demand of the plants (Wang et al., 2008). The analysis
of sewage sludge quality has found that sewage sludges often do not meet the standards for their agricultural use;
however, in the majority, they qualify for natural utilization for, e.g., land reclamation purposes (Mohammad
Athamneh, 2004). An important and increasingly preferred solution (besides thermal transformation) becomes the
use of sewage sludge for manuring soil intended for energy plant growing (Fig. 5) to obtain thereby cheap biomass
for the purposes of the renewable power industry.
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Fig. 5. Schematic diagram showing an example of municipal sewage sludge management in accordance with the circular economy principles
Source: the authors' study
Biomass is the oldest renewable energy source which is most widely used nowadays (Erisson Nilsson, 2006).
To meet the requirements for the production of biomass, it is necessary to acquire it also from the plantations of
energy plants (such as the giant miscanthus, Virginia fanpetals, reed canary grass, or switchgrass), and these can be
manured exactly using sewage sludge (Berndes, Hoogwijk, Van den Broek, 2003). Manuring soils with sewage
sludge is not only advantageous from the economic point of view, but also essential for restoring and retaining the
environmental balance, as the use of sewage sludge on energy plantations makes it possible to close the circulation
of nutrients within the entire local ecosystem (Ociepa-Kubicka Pachura, 2013). The utilization of sewage sludge
for manuring soil for energy plant cultivation is among the safest and most effective methods of its management.
The use of sewage sludge for manuring is naturally justified and should be promoted wherever there are no explicit
contraindications. In her study, Ociepa (2010) has proved that a sewage sludge dose of 40 t/ha is the most
appropriate for manuring energy plants. The application of sewage sludge in this dose yielded a biomass crop 2-3-
times bigger compared to the control. However, besides the sewage sludge dose, consideration should also be given
to the effect of the sewage sludge type and the degree of organic matter decomposition on the plant crop.
Considering the fact that energy plants are not intended for human consumption, the risk of harmful substances
entering the food chain is minimal. Sewage sludge used for manuring energy crops to ensure intensive plant growth
effectively substitutes for mineral fertilizers, which is undoubtedly advantageous for ecological and economical
reasons.
Incineration is more and more often the rational solution to the reduction of the sludge amount and its utilisation,
especially of the dangerous and burdensome one. Thermal transformation is one of the best and preferred solutions,
chiefly due to the fact that it causes the maximal reduction in the volume of sludge and its full hygienization. An
example of municipal sewage sludge management in accordance with the principles of circular economy, is – inter
alia – the installation of sludge energy recovery launched by the Veolia company, with the use of sludge from a
sewage treatment plant operating in Hong Kong for 7.2 million people. It is the biggest sewage sludge thermal
treatment plant. Its operation results in numerous benefits, for example, sludge collection from 11 sludge treatment
plants. It is also autonomous as far as the energy use is concerned. It generates 14 MW of energy.
However, prior to being burned, sludge must be dried, which will generate additional costs (Chu, Lee Chang,
2005).It is more and more often recommended to incinerate sewage sludge in a rotary cement kiln. Conditions
prevailing in the cement kiln [high temperatures of the gas stream (above 2000°C) and of the material being burned
(approx. 1450°C), turbulence and a relatively long time (7-10 s) of the gas and material flowing through the low
temperature zone (over 1200°C)] cause an almost complete decomposition and burning of the combustible organic
substances fed to the kiln. It should be underlined that the advantage of the rotary cement kiln over the sludge
incinerator or another device is waste-free utilization. The formed combustion product, i.e. ash, is totally absorbed
and permanently bounded in the clinker, thus not posing any threat to the natural environment. Thanks to the sewage
sludge and other substances thermal treatment, lightweight aggregates can be produced. The thermal process of
aggregates fabrication wholly neutralises and stabilises potentially hazardous components of sludge. Integrating the
heavy metal compounds present in the sewage sludge within the silicate crystal structure causes the lack of heavy
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metal emission from such a structure by means of mechanical or physical methods, i.e. water or acid rains washout,
or their reaction in natural conditions. The product is widely applicable, e.g. as a component of lightweight and
insulating concrete, of substrate in agriculture and horticulture, of living roof substrates, of drainage for road
substructure, and of sewage treatment plants filter media.
It is hard to indicate a single model solution to the management of sewage sludge for all sewage treatment plants.
However, to manage and reuse sewage sludge a requirement nowadays. A selected method should be strictly
adjusted not only to the quality and quantity of generated sewage sludge and the sewage treatment plant's
technological capabilities, but also to the specificity of contractors who collect, use, process or neutralize the sewage
waste.
3. Summary
Education in green logistics and circular economy and promoting this type of economy among entrepreneurs is
of key importance nowadays. The growing amounts of waste is becoming a major problem worldwide.
Implementing circular economy is a challenging task, especially for the municipal services sector. Sewage sludge
has become an inseparable element of human living and economic activities, and with the technological progress, its
variety and properties are changing. Because of the increasing possibilities of developing and modernizing existing
sewage treatment plants or setting up new facilities, a dramatic increase in the stream of sewage sludge will be
observed in the nearest future, both in Poland and in the world, which will be very difficult to manage. Searching for
new pathways for waste (sewage sludge) management is therefore becoming the subject of interest of the
contemporary green logistics. These would embrace all management processes associated with the flows of waste
and information from the locations, where they are generated to their appropriate destinations. Current regulations
increasingly strictly deal with the issue of storing sewage sludge on overloaded municipal waste landfills. The
common natural methods of sewage sludge management are also losing attractiveness due to high contents of
environmentally harmful compounds (heavy metals) in municipal sewage sludges, especially those deriving from
large urban areas. Therefore, it seems that the target trend in waste utilization will be primarily thermal utilization
methods, as the most environmentally safe and economically feasible.
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