Potential Sustainability Research Articles

Urban Parks in Permanent Preservation Areas as a Tool for Conservation and Environmental Education: a Bibliometric Study

Objective: This study investigated the scientific production on Urban Parks in Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs), focusing on their multifunctionality in environmental conservation and ecological education. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the National Environmental Education Policy (Law nº 9.795/1999) and research highlighting Urban Parks as strategic spaces for environmental balance and collective awareness. Method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, covering 562 documents published between 1979 and 2023. The VOSviewer software was used to identify co-authorship networks, keywords, and thematic patterns. Results and Discussion: Urban Parks in APPs have great potential for sustainability and environmental education but are underutilized as pedagogical tools. Expanding the integration between conservation and education through public policies, experimental projects, and participatory management strategies is recommended. This study contributes to the formulation of guidelines to maximize the impact of these spaces on urban quality of life and environmental awareness. Originality/Value: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific landscape on Urban Parks in APPs, identifying key trends, gaps, and opportunities for future research. It highlights the underexplored potential of these spaces as tools for environmental education and suggests strategic actions to enhance their multifunctionality. The findings offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in urban planning and environmental management.

Spatiotemporal simulation of sustainable development based on ecosystem services under climate change.

This study explores the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of ecosystem services (ESs) in the karst region of southeastern Yunnan under the backdrop of climate change. The study innovatively calculates the sustainable development goals (SDG) index based on ecosystem services (ESs). It employs the patch-generating land use simulation (PLUS) model to simulate future land use changes (LUCs) and uses the integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) model to assess ESs under different scenarios. This research systematically evaluates the ESs and SDGs in karst regions within the context of climate change. The results indicate that: (1) Under all three scenarios in 2035, the trend of LUCs in the karst area of southeastern Yunnan is highly consistent, though the intensity and spatial configuration vary significantly. The least reduction in arable land area occurs under the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP) 126 scenario, while water bodies and construction land show varying degrees of increase; (2) Regarding ESs, both water yield and soil retention exhibit an increasing trend across all scenarios by 2035, with the most notable rise under SSP126. Conversely, habitat quality and carbon storage show a decline, with the smallest decrease also under SSP126; (3) Analyzing the SDG index, the overall value is low in 2020. In future scenarios, the SDG index increases in the southern part while decreasing in the eastern part, indicating significant differences in regional sustainable development potential. Hotspots under SSP126 and SSP245 are concentrated in the densely vegetated southwest and eastern edge areas, while cold spots are mainly found in the heavily human-impacted central Yunnan urban agglomeration and Wenshan City. This study systematically explores for the first time the spatiotemporal dynamics of ESs in the karst region of southeastern Yunnan under different climate scenarios. It provides scientific evidence for regional ecological protection and land use planning.

Stock Structure of the Gulf Hake Urophycis cirrata (Teleostei: Phycidae) in South-Western Atlantic Using Otolith Shape and Elemental Analyses

Urophycis cirrata is an important demersal fish species targeted by Brazilian industrial fisheries. With high exploitation rates, its stock(s) is(are) currently deemed fully exploited or overexploited. While basic ecological information, such as length at first maturity, exists, knowledge of its population structure is limited. A sub-sample of 90 sagittal otoliths of U. cirrata juveniles (300–411 mm total length) collected during the Program for Assessment of the Sustainable Potential of Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone (REVIZEE) in 2001/2002 was analyzed. Samples came from the outer continental shelf and upper slope of the southeast-south Brazilian coast, divided into three regions: northern (Cabo São Tomé to São Sebastião), central (São Sebastião to Cabo Santa Marta Grande), and southern (Cabo Santa Marta Grande to Chuí). Otolith shape (elliptic Fourier descriptors) and elemental (element:Ca) signatures were examined using univariate (ANOVA, Tukey) and multivariate (MANOVA, LDFA) statistical methods. An overall reclassification success rate of 86% was achieved using both signatures. However, individuals from the three regions were not fully separable, indicating a single, albeit not homogeneous, population unit for fisheries management. As fish stocks are dynamic, contemporary studies should be conducted to verify whether this population structure persists.

Sustainable hybrid systems for electric vehicle charging infrastructures in regional applications.

Increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental issues have heightened the demand for renewable energy sources (RES) and prompted a swift transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the transportation sector. This shift underscores the need to address the challenges of electricity supply and continuity for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). This study aims to determine the most suitable hybrid systems to ensure the electricity supply to EVCSs in the Çukurova region of Adana, Turkey. Six different scenarios involving components such as photovoltaic (PV) panel, wind turbine (WT), biomass generators (BG), electrolyzer (Elz), hydrogen tank (HT), fuel cell (FC), batteries (Bat), inverter (Inv), and the grid were analyzed using HOMER Pro microgrid analysis tool version 3.14.2 software. The optimization results indicated that the most feasible system was Scenario 4, comprising the PV, BG, Elz, HT, FC, Inv, and grid components. This scenario's total net present cost (NPC) was $611,283.50, with a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of $0.0215. The annual energy production and consumption were 1,507,169 kWh and 1,420,714 kWh, respectively. The fact that the energy generated from exceeds the energy sourced from the grid reduces the payback period of the system. These findings highlight the economic and sustainable potential of renewable hybrid systems for enhancing the performance of EVCS in solar-rich regions.

Teff (Eragrostis tef) phytochemicals: Isolation, identification, and assessment of allelopathic and antimicrobial potential for pollution control and environmental sustainability.

Setaria pumila (SP) and latuca sativa are the prominent teff (Eragrostis tef) weeds negatively impacting yield. The allelopathic (weed-suppressing) effects of ten teff varieties were examined for plant growth inhibitory effects, as well as for antagonism against certain major plant infections caused by bacteria and their subsequent antioxidant properties. The in vitro germination and antimicrobial assays were carried out in controlled laboratory settings. The teff cultivar DZ-Cr-387 suppressed weed germination and had substantial allelopathic potential. Both teff shoot and root extracts were noted to have an allelopathic influence on experimental seed germination in comparison to the control. Observations were made on the germination percentage, rate of germination, and germination duration. Additionally, extracts from teff shoots and roots showed significant free radical scavenging activity. Reactive oxygen species, or ROS, have been demonstrated to operate as both signalling compounds and harmful molecules that can oxidatively affect plant tissues throughout all stages of their lifecycle. The highest level of inhibition was reported in DZ-Cr-387 and DZ-01-1681, with a free radical scavenging potential of 85 percentage. The allelopathic teff varieties were also clustered together, indicating that these teff varieties have the potential for allelopathic and anti-microbial capabilities. These allelopathic chemicals can be employed as part of eco-friendly weed management strategies, to generate antimicrobial compositions to combat plant diseases for sustainable agriculture and for use in organic farming. Utilizing these teff varieties will benefit organic farmers by lowering their reliance on chemical inputs in traditional farming systems.

Will new-type urbanization enhance sustainable potential of rural water resources in China? − Based on an improved water poverty framework

Will new-type urbanization enhance sustainable potential of rural water resources in China? − Based on an improved water poverty framework

Evaluating the Influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance on Green Technology Innovation: Based on Chinese A-Share Listed Companies

In the context of the rapid development of the global economy, promoting corporate economic development while taking into account sustainable development has gradually become the focus of attention of countries around the world. The ESG performance reflects the differences in the assessment of enterprises’ sustainable development potential by capital market information intermediaries. These differences affect the internal governance and external financing of enterprises, thereby influencing corporate green innovation. This research is based on 1500 Shanghai-Shenzhen A-share listed companies in China from 2012 to 2022. Using green technology innovation quantity (GINUM) and green technology innovation quality (GICIT) as the measures of corporate green innovation capabilities, and by constructing a DiD model and a benchmark regression model, the dynamic relationship between ESG performance and green innovation is explored. At the same time, the mediation effect model is introduced to examine the impact of ESG performance on corporate green innovation capabilities from three perspectives: financing constraints, management’s green development awareness, and employee innovation efficiency. In addition, endogenous analysis methods and robustness test methods are employed to further ensure the reliability of the research results. The research findings show that ESG performance can significantly promote corporate green innovation capabilities. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that ESG performance significantly enhances the green technology innovation capabilities of enterprises, especially among non-state-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enterprises in the eastern region. The regression coefficients for GINUM and GICIT are 0.019, 0.021, 0.084, and 0.086, respectively, all of which are statistically significant at the 1% level. The mechanism analysis shows that in terms of alleviating financing constraints, enhancing management’s green development awareness, and improving employee innovation efficiency, the regression coefficients of ESG performance for GINUM and GICIT are −1.559, −1.953, 0.018, 0.011, 0.427, and 0.495, respectively, indicating a certain promoting effect. The results of this study enrich and expand the relevant research on the relationship between ESG and corporate green innovation capabilities to a certain extent. This research is expected to provide some new practical directions for promoting green innovation capabilities within the ESG framework.

Tourism Object Development Pattern in Sungai Raja Village, Jelai District, Sukamara District, Central Kalimantan

Desa Sungai Raja Village, Jelai District, Sukamara Regency, Central Kalimantan, has natural and cultural potential that has the opportunity to be developed into a leading tourist destination. This research aims to formulate a model for developing tourism objects based on sustainable local potential using a quantitative approach through surveys, field observations and structured interviews. The research results show the potential for ecotourism in rivers, mangrove forests and local cultural diversity. However, obstacles such as limited infrastructure, lack of promotion and community participation are the main challenges. The proposed model emphasizes synergy between government, society, and the private sector through increasing human resource capacity, improving infrastructure, and effective promotional strategies. Apart from that, the integration of digital technology for tourism promotion and destination management is also proposed as an innovative step. Training and community empowerment programs in the tourism sector are also part of this model to create professional destination management. It is hoped that this model can increase tourist visits, strengthen the local economy, and preserve the local environment and culture, making Sungai Raja Village a leading destination in Central Kalimantan that contributes to the development of sustainable tourism. Keywords: Development Model, Tourist Attractions, Sungai Raja Village, Sustainable Tourism, Central Kalimantan.

From claims to practice? Sustainability in Swedish collaborative housing alternatives

ABSTRACT Shortcomings in mainstream housing provision are increasingly met by alternative – particularly collaborative – initiatives addressing sustainability. We explore how sustainability in alternative housing is framed in Swedish media and policy, and map prevalent categories. Findings indicate a gap between claims and practice. Key aspects concern the framing of housing as collaboration or as a service, that the emphasis on sharing is not necessarily translated into typological innovations, and that few projects unify multiple sustainability aspects. Further examinations should address how alternative practices are moving into the mainstream and what sustainability potentials are gained or lost along the way.

Refinement of a meaning-centered counseling program for Chinese patients with advanced cancer: integrating cultural adaptation and implementation science approaches.

This mixed methods study identified needed refinements to a telehealth-delivered cultural and linguistic adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese patients with advanced cancer (MCP-Ch) to enhance acceptability, comprehensibility, and implementation of the intervention in usual care settings, guided by the Ecological Validity Model (EVM) and the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM). Fifteen purposively sampled mental health professionals who work with Chinese cancer patients completed surveys providing Likert-scale ratings on acceptability and comprehensibility of MCP-Ch content (guided by the EVM) and pre-implementation factors (guided by PRISM), followed by semi-structured interviews. Survey data were descriptively summarized and linked to qualitative interview data. Three analysts independently coded the transcripts according to EVM and PRISM domains; discrepancies were resolved through discussion and consensus. Quantitative findings showed high appropriateness and relevance of MCP-Ch across five EVM domains of Language, Metaphors/Stories, Goals, Content, and Concepts. Qualitative analysis yielded 23 inductive codes under the seven EVM domains: (1) Language (3 subcodes), (2) Persons (2 subcodes), (3) Metaphors/Stories (2 subcodes), (4) Methods (8 subcodes), (5) Content (2 subcodes), (6) Goals (4 subcodes), and (7) Concepts (2 subcodes). Themes based on PRISM included (1) Intervention characteristics (organizational perspective, 7 subcodes; and patient perspective, 6 subcodes) (2) External environment (2 subcodes), (3) Implementation and sustainability infrastructure (4 subcodes), and (4) Recipients (organizational characteristics, 5 subcodes; and patient characteristics, 4 subcodes). Recommendations for next steps include increasing the MCP-Ch protocol's flexibility and adaptability to allow interventionists to flexibly tailor MCP-Ch material to meet patients' individual needs, simplifying content to improve comprehension and acceptability, providing additional training to Chinese-serving providers to increase adoption and sustainability, and considering interpreter-assisted delivery to increase access. Findings yielded important information to maximize cultural relevance as well as the implementation and sustainability potential of MCP-Ch in real-world settings.

Microemulsions and Nanoparticles: The Sustainable Future of Drilling Fluids in Oil Exploration

Objective: This study aims to contextualize the advancements in the application of nanoparticles, microemulsions, and nanoemulsions in drilling fluids, highlighting their contributions to the efficiency and sustainability of operations in the oil industry. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in principles of nanotechnology and fluid dynamics, analyzing the role of drilling fluids in aspects such as wellbore instability, rheological properties, filtration, and physicochemical characteristics. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted, encompassing scientific articles, conference papers, technical books, and patents. The research included both foundational and recent studies to identify trends and advancements in drilling fluid formulations. Results and Discussion: Drilling fluid formulations have evolved to address challenges such as diverse well geometries, extreme temperature and pressure gradients, and environmental regulations. The incorporation of nanoparticles into drilling fluids has demonstrated benefits such as reduced circulation losses and increased resistance to high pressures and temperatures. Nanoemulsions and microemulsions have shown reduced environmental impact compared to oil-based fluids, along with improved filtration properties, rheology, and thermal resistance compared to water-based fluids. Research Implications: The findings underscore the importance of nanoparticles and nanoemulsion and microemulsion systems for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of drilling fluids, meeting the demand for environmentally responsible solutions. Originality/Value: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of advancements in drilling fluid formulations, emphasizing the sustainable potential of nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, and microemulsions, and reinforcing their relevance to the future of the oil industry.

Review Article: Interlocked Block Added With Mineral Coal Burning Waste For Rural Road Paving

Objective: The objective of this study is to present a scientific bibliographic review article on the use of light ash on interlocked concrete floors and identify possible scientific gaps related to the reuse of light ash, which is a by-product from thermoelectric plants, in terms of technical feasibility for the production of the material and in the exploitation of the sustainable potential for reuse. Theoretical reference: It is based on concepts of environmental sustainability, reuse of industrial waste, and improvements in concrete properties through the addition of fly ash, a byproduct of the burning of coal in thermoelectric plants. It uses authors and studies that address the reduction of environmental impacts in civil construction and the technical feasibility of sustainable materials for paving. Method: Searches were carried out on scientific databases, using the advanced search mechanism of the ScienceDirect platform, published by Elsevier (www.sciencedirect.com). The keywords used for the research in the first filter were "fly ash" and "paver block", and the summary of articles and keywords were analyzed, the selected articles prioritized publications of the last five years (2019-2024), in order to include recent advances and technological developments. In a second filter, a new review of the articles already collected was carried out, in the software management of bibliographic reviews and citations Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/), through keyword search and search in the full text of the articles. Results and Discussion: The results and discussions of the article address the properties and impacts of the incorporation of light ash into concrete, highlighting technical, environmental and economic aspects. Main points covered, Properties of light ash and resulting concrete, environmental impacts, practical applications and challenges and limitations. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of environmental impacts and CO2 emissions, as well as economic and social implications. These implications may include an alignment with sustainable policies and sustainable waste management. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by the innovative and specific theme, with a combination of infrastructure and sustainability. The relevance and value of this research is evidenced by its contribution to environmental sustainability and strategic relevance.

Conceptual design and environmental evaluation of the Biorefinery approach for R-phycoerythrin extraction and purification.

Marine algae are considered promising resources both at present and in the near future. Their availability, together with their molecular structure and properties, increases their applicability in various sectors: food and feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and bioenergy. However, the "bio" qualification does not always imply a lower impact compared to fossil-based process schemes. Therefore, to verify the suitability of algae-based scenarios from a sustainable and circular perspective, it is necessary to assess their sustainability potential through process modelling (scaling up from laboratory scale to evaluate their potential at commercial level), environmental assessment (using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method) and circularity analysis (by quantifying circularity indicators focusing on recovery, waste management and effective use of resources). In this context, this research report focused on the techno-economic assessment (TEA) and LCA of three alternative scenarios based on the extraction of R-phycoerythrin from offshore harvested macroalgae: water extraction followed by enzymatic digestion (S01), ultrasound-assisted extraction (S02) and water extraction (S03). In addition, the evaluation of environmental, social and circularity indicators and the application of the Greenness Grid methodology were included. According to the results obtained, S01 is the most promising alternative among the three scenarios due to its process productivity, lower environmental impact and potential sustainable scenario score according to the Green Chemistry assessment. Regarding the economic perspective, S03 is the only one that does not reach economic viability. Future studies should focus on improving process efficiency, promoting the use of renewable energy resources and supporting technological progress in emerging extraction processes.

Cationic chitosan enables eutectogels with high ionic conductivity for multifunctional applications in energy harvesting and storage

Eutectogels are popular as an emerging material in the field of flexible electronics. However, limited mechanical properties and ionic conductivity restrict their multifunctional application expansion. Herein, cationic chitosan quaternary ammonium salt (CQS) was evenly embedded into the three-dimensional porous framework of eutectogel to build ion migration channels. And a simple solvent replacement process enhanced the crystallization of polyvinyl alcohol matrix and hydrogen bonding, preparing composite eutectogels with high toughness, environmental tolerance and conductivity. The prepared gel exhibites excellent mechanical properties (1.72 MPa, 413 %) and conductivity (0.40 S·m−1). Under external force, three-dimensional porous network with cationic polysaccharide distribution can achieve effective piezoionic effect. Moderate CQS significantly enhances the piezoionic voltage output to 270 mV, which is 4.5 times that of the pure eutectogel. Further, the prepared composite eutectogels was used for capacitor energy storage and wearable sensing devices, and has good charge/discharge stability (94 % capacitance retention) and fast response time (292 ms). This design is typically suitable for preparing advanced multifunctional ion conductors using various natural polysaccharides with sustainable application potential.

The sustainability potential of single-atom catalysts in chemical process

The sustainability potential of single-atom catalysts in chemical process

콘텐츠산업 서비스 수출 경쟁력 분석

The competitiveness of Korean content industry exports has been assessed by export volume or qualitative surveys without internationally comparable quantitative indicators, despite the ever-increasing status and popularity of Korean content in the international market. This study analyzed the export competitiveness of Korea's content industry by examining trends in market share, revealed comparative advantage (RCA), and trade specialization index (TSI) using internationally comparable data. The analysis revealed that Korea's content exports have grown steadily since 2010, achieving comparative advantage in the global market starting in 2019. Notably, the audio-visual content sector, which initially lagged in improvement compared to overall content exports, demonstrated a sharp increase in export competitiveness from 2020, solidifying its global position. Furthermore, both the service and royalty sectors showed enhanced export competitiveness, confirming the sustainable growth potential of Korea's content industry. The study provides the need to expand export policies for the content industry and develop excellent intellectual property (IP) that can be exported overseas. The study also suggests expanding indirect support policies to help Korean content gain institutional advantages in international markets, and a strategic approach to trade issues in the audiovisual services sector, which has relatively few restrictions on overseas expansion. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for a systematic approach to analyze the export structure based on detailed data to strengthen the sustainability of content exports.

Evaluating Material Design Principles for Calcium-Ion Mobility in Intercalation Cathodes.

Multivalent-ion batteries offer an alternative to Li-based technologies, with the potential for greater sustainability, improved safety, and higher energy density, primarily due to their rechargeable system featuring a passivating metal anode. Although a system based on the Ca2+/Ca couple is particularly attractive given the low electrochemical plating potential of Ca2+, the remaining challenge for a viable rechargeable Ca battery is to identify Ca cathodes with fast ion transport. In this work, a high-throughput computational pipeline is adapted to (1) discover novel Ca cathodes in a largely unexplored space of "empty intercalation hosts" and (2) develop material design rules for Ca-ion mobility. One candidate from the screening, W2O3(PO4)2, is confirmed to have a low Nudged Elastic Band (NEB) barrier of 168 meV within a one-dimensional (1D) ion percolation topology. This candidate is subsequently synthesized and electrochemically tested, achieving reversible Ca cycling with a capacity of 25 mA h/g. To further accelerate the screening for promising Ca intercalation electrodes, machine learning (ML) Random Forest (RF) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) classification models are created with local environment descriptors based on a large, structurally and chemically diverse dataset of minimum energy pathways, spanning over 5,000 density functional theory (DFT) site energy calculations. Accuracies of 92% are achieved, material design metrics are quantified, ML force-fields are leveraged in an accelerated iteration of the screening, and a total of 27 novel Ca cathode materials are highlighted for further investigation.

Enhancing Industrial Sustainability in Uzbekistan through Solar Energy Adoption in Reducing Costs and Carbon Emissions

This study evaluates the impact of solar energy adoption on industrial sustainability in Uzbekistan, focusing on both economic and environmental outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from energy savings, carbon emissions reduction, and operational cost savings with qualitative analysis from interviews and field observations across three villages: Mirzo-Ulugbek, Karakol, and Fergana. The results indicate that higher adoption of solar energy, particularly in Mirzo-Ulugbek, led to significant improvements, including a 30% reduction in energy use, a 40% decrease in carbon emissions, and a 25% saving in operational costs. In contrast, Karakol, with minimal solar adoption, showed much lower reductions. The study also highlights the challenges of widespread adoption, such as high initial investment, technological limitations in integrating solar systems, and regulatory obstacles. Data were analyzed using comparative analysis, with a focus on identifying the barriers and benefits specific to Uzbekistan’s industrial context. The findings suggest that while solar energy offers substantial potential for economic and environmental sustainability, overcoming financial and infrastructural challenges is essential for its broader adoption. Future research should explore financing models, policy development, and international case studies to further facilitate solar integration into Uzbekistan’s industrial sectors

Embracing entomophagy: Nutritional benefits and sustainable potential

Abstract This review delves into the emerging role of entomophagy, or insect consumption, in contemporary diets, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and potential for widespread acceptance. Insects are an abundant source of protein and nutrients, presenting a sustainable alternative to conventional animal proteins with a considerably lower environmental impact. Traditionally, insects have been an integral part of diets in numerous Asian, African, and Latin American cultures. However, acceptance in Western markets remains limited due to cultural norms and psychological barriers. This review explores strategies to enhance consumer acceptance, including educational initiatives, innovative product development, and advanced processing technologies. By addressing these challenges, entomophagy holds the promise of significantly contributing to food security and sustainability in the future. Keywords: Entomophagy, Sustainability, Consumer Acceptance, Nutritional Benefits, Cultural Integration

Reuse of CFRP Pultrusions in Novel Post-Tensioning Cables for Bridge Strengthening

This paper presents the development and validation of a new filament-wound CFRP sleeve and resin grout for the efficient anchorage of parallel CFRP wire bundles. Twenty-five-year-old, reused CFRP wires (recovered from two dismantled bridge cables) were examined with regard to any possible drop in strength or stiffness due to aging and then processed into two bridge strengthening cables. The new anchorage and cables were tested to their tensile capacity (giving on average 1.833 MN) in two full-scale instrumented experiments. This being successful, it gave the authors the confidence to manufacture two new 26–30 m long post-tensioning parallel-wire cables, each using 37 of the recovered CFRP wires. Both CFRP parallel-wire cables were finally successfully prestressed to 1 MN (55% of their UTS) in order to strengthen an existing bridge in the Swiss Alps over the river Ilfis in the summer of 2023. This strengthening project is described. The full-scale tests confirmed the durability and strength of the new anchorage system, and the feasibility for reusing valuable CFRP pultrusions for post-tensioning was proven by the successful bridge strengthening carried out. Finally, the project also demonstrated the sustainability potential of CFRP pultrusions. The monitoring data of this bridge project are presented and discussed.