In order to enhance the acceptance of new technologies by the farmers, there is a need for standard technics of different types of protected cultivation. This study aims to develop a comparison of a lowtech, mid-tech and high-tech structure to build a complete standard for Indian farmers. The objective …

QUOTE “Human-induced climate change will challenge the availability of textile fibres, whereas today’s apparel industry leaves behind a substantial environmental footprint. Sustainable hemp textiles can lighten it.” RESEARCH QUESTION What are the impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change …

Ever since, the recognition of the causality between earthquakes in the Northern part of the Netherlands, more specific the Region Groningen, gas production and the ensuing damage to houses and buildings in that area, society faces big challenges in policy-making. Not in the least because the above-mentioned …

Pepper is an important commercial crop for small producers in Goro district. However, its sector is experiencing many constraints with inadequate attention gains financing, productivity and marketing. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the pepper chain in order to identify financial constraints …

Research presentation at Sustainable Entrepreneurs Networking Event on new biogas technology and its valorization opportunities in collaboration with Mr Maik van Heerd (Progress Events), professor Jan-Peter Nap (Hanze UAS), Mr Ruud Paap (New Energy Coalition)

This article will discuss philosophical debates on economic growth and environmental sustainability, the role of management responsibility, and the risk of subversion to business as usual. This discussion will be framed using the concepts of Cradle to Cradle (C2C) and Circular Economy about sustainable …

The Icelandic landscape is facing increased pressure in a geopolitical situation where energy policies and increasing tourism lead to infrastructural development and ecological adaptation. Tectonic plates and glaciers create renewable Energy industries in Iceland. They rely on considerable renewable …

210,000 tons of textile waste is produced in the Netherlands every year - that is equivalent to 350,000,000 pairs of jeans. There are opportunities to use this waste stream as a resource for new materials in a circular economy, however. One such new material is the biocomposite RECURF. This material …

Professional and academic education increasingly use realistic, rich, safe and interactive tools such as serious gaming. In our case we have used a serious game to teach students how socio-economic and technological opportunities and challenges could shape sustainable businesses in a circular economy. …