Researchers have proposed different approaches to reduce the use of natural resources a sustainable level. Operational eco-efficiency, circular economy, and sufficiency are three prominent examples that follow their own specific logics. So far, these been almost exclusively discussed in isolation, with assumption they independent each other. This paper brings all together one coherent model. Ou...

This work explores the possibilities of improving eco-efficiency Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) introducing a plant-wide perspective in formulation control strategy. Eco-efficiency goals are contemplated analysis appropriateness actions, considering seasonal effects temperature into decision-making process. Plant-wide strategy handles operation variables activated sludge process, volume pr...

Ecological efficiency is an important part of economic sustainable development. As the transitional economy with “weak institution” features, informal institutions have a vital role in China’s Using panel data from 2001 to 2016, this paper estimates eco-efficiency 30 provinces based on Super-SBM DEA global Malmquist index and investigates governance typical institution, namely social trust, reg...