Challenges of Digital Waste Marketplace—The Upvalue Platform

Margarida Soares, André Ribeiro, Tomás Vasconcelos, Manuel Barros, Carla Castro, Cândida Vilarinho and Joana Carvalho ()
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Margarida Soares: CVR—Centre for Waste Valorisation, University of Minho, 4800-042 Guimarães, Portugal
André Ribeiro: CVR—Centre for Waste Valorisation, University of Minho, 4800-042 Guimarães, Portugal
Tomás Vasconcelos: Síntese Binária—Engenharia e Sistemas de Informação, Lda., 4730-575 Vila Verde, Portugal
Manuel Barros: Estamparia Têxtil—Adalberto Pinto da Silva, S.A., 4795-177 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Carla Castro: F3M—Information Systems, S.A., 4715-435 Braga, Portugal
Cândida Vilarinho: MEtRICs—Mechanical Engineering and Resource Sustainability Center, Campus de Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Joana Carvalho: CVR—Centre for Waste Valorisation, University of Minho, 4800-042 Guimarães, Portugal

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 14, 1-17

Abstract: Waste management is a major challenge for contemporary societies, requiring urgent attention since population growth combined with widespread consumerism and industrialization has led to an alarming increase in waste production. To avoid harmful environmental impacts and the misuse of resources, it is urgent to combat this scourge. A potential solution involves the creation of industrial symbioses, characterized by the practical application of circular economy principles. The use of collaborative platforms is a possible way to promote industrial symbiosis. Addressing these pressing concerns and responding to these challenges, the Upcycle4Biz project envisions establishing a digital platform called Upvalue, conceived as a marketplace where companies can exchange waste and by-products. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and benefits associated with the development of this innovative platform, as well as a presentation of the platform itself.

Keywords: digital platform; industrial symbiosis; waste marketplace; circular economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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