Abstract
Abstract This research analyzes the importance of the institutional and economic context and the institutional capacity building to develop an industrial symbiosis networks through the “Programa Mineiro de Simbiose Industrial” (PMSI). The research is qualitative, exploratory and descriptive, using content analysis techniques. Interviews were conducted with managers and government actors with active PMSI participation. The institutional and economic contexts and the current knowledge, mobilization and relational capacities were identified. The results indicate that the industrial symbiosis network is not dense and there are few waste exchanges among companies. There is an effort among actors who participate in the PMSI to build knowledge, mobilization and relationship capacities. However, the institutional context is unfavorable to the development of industrial symbiosis. This study article reinforces the need to invest in eco-innovative solutions and institutional environment improvements to develop efficient natural resources and waste management, and thus allow the development of eco-industrial parks.
Highlights
Industrial parks have problems related to waste management. Ceglia et al (2017) warn that in Brazil these problems include a limited database on industrial waste, the absence of recycling plants, and lack of treatment plants able to guarantee responsible disposal.Transforming industrial waste into raw material can represent an alternative to managing environmental impact with economic and social benefits, and this involves developing a network of companies able to use the material produced
The International Synergies Ltd. (ISL) consultants presented the initiative to FIEMG, who became interested in coordinating the implementation of the program
FIEMG and partners were trained by the National Industrial Symbiosis Program (NISP) team, and in 2009, the first Workshop on Industrial Symbiosis was held in the city of Divinópolis
Summary
Industrial parks have problems related to waste management. Ceglia et al (2017) warn that in Brazil these problems include a limited database on industrial waste, the absence of recycling plants, and lack of treatment plants able to guarantee responsible disposal.Transforming industrial waste into raw material can represent an alternative to managing environmental impact with economic and social benefits, and this involves developing a network of companies able to use the material produced. Industrial parks have problems related to waste management. Ceglia et al (2017) warn that in Brazil these problems include a limited database on industrial waste, the absence of recycling plants, and lack of treatment plants able to guarantee responsible disposal. Transforming industrial waste into raw material can represent an alternative to managing environmental impact with economic and social benefits, and this involves developing a network of companies able to use the material produced. Received Feb. 24, 2017 - Accepted May 27, 2018 Financial support: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico – CNPq (#475200/2012-8).
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