Evaluating the Barriers to Industrial Symbiosis Using a Group AHP-TOPSIS Model

Industrial symbiosis (IS) can contribute to achieving a win-win situation between industry and environment for local regional circular economies. Many authors have recognized that variety of barriers hinder the implementation IS. However, there is very limited research on quantitatively evaluating IS barriers. In this paper, we propose model which combines Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Technique Order Preference by Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) evaluate semi-quantitatively. This assists in identifying prioritizing fundamental comprehensive manner. An operating IS, Hai Hua Group (HHG), Shandong Province, China used as case study test proposed model. The results show top four generic are technological barriers, economic safety informational More specifically, information platforms, human health, technology involved with extending industrial chains, product added value, costs. paper concludes discussing managerial implications promoting establishment operation