Publications
This section collects the main scientific and dissemination publications produced within the REDiRECT project, highlighting the research and development activities carried out by the project partners.
This section collects the main scientific and dissemination publications produced within the REDiRECT project, highlighting the research and development activities carried out by the project partners.
Transition to Circular Economy: What Perspectives for Social Justice? The Qualitative Contribution of Labour within the Framework of Just Transition
This paper explores the relationship between circular economy and social justice, highlighting the role of labour and the importance of a fair, inclusive, and participatory ecological transition that considers power dynamics and workers’ representation.
Between Scarcity and Circularity of Resources: Technological Innovation for Granite Scrap in Sardinia
This paper analyses the recovery of granite processing waste from the Buddusò district, demonstrating its potential use as a secondary raw material in the ceramic industry and in building applications, supporting circular economy principles and efficient resource management.
Frit-Free solar reflective porcelain stoneware ceramic tiles using recycled granite Waste: An investigation on its engobe and glaze formulations
This study investigates the development of solar-reflective porcelain stoneware tiles using recycled granite waste and innovative frit-free engobe and glaze formulations, with the aim of reducing environmental impacts.
Driving Manufacturing Companies toward Industry 5.0: A Strategic Framework for Process Technological Sustainability Assessment (P-TSA)
This paper proposes a strategic framework to assess the technological sustainability of manufacturing processes in the context of Industry 5.0, integrating environmental, economic, and social indicators.
Definition of Indicators Relating to the Extraction of Minerals Used in the Ceramic Sector for LCA
This paper presents new indicators for assessing the environmental impact of raw material extraction in the ceramic sector through the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, improving the evaluation of mineral resource consumption.
Towards circular economy practices in food waste management: a retrospective overview and a research agenda
This paper analyses the evolution of research on circular food waste management through a bibliometric analysis, identifying the main trends, development areas, and future research directions to support the transition towards circular economy models.