In this inaugural address, reflections on the transition towards a circular economy are shared, with a deliberate focus on human behaviour. This focus is intentional. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, behavioural changes could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by as much …

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) has been widely applied in sports coaching research, encompassing both basic psychological need (BPN)–supportive (bright side) and BPN–thwarting (dark side) coaching behaviours. This paper focuses on the bright side by systematically reviewing and meta-analysing SDT-based …

Business model innovation is essential to drive the systemic change required for a new economy. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide focus and direction towards this transition. For companies in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is …

Circular, biobased, and modular construction practices are gaining traction as cities seek to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. However, little is known about how these strategies affect construction logistics and their associated emissions. We develop an agent-based model to …

The white paper provides insights into the transformation of the TCLF sector, with a special focus on the Netherlands and Europe, undertaking the Twin (green and digital) transition. Besides reporting on the various challenges and opportunities, the paper also reflects on the importance of stakeholder …

The healthcare sector ranks among the largest consumers of single-use plastics, generating substantial amounts of waste, an issue strikingly captured in Maria Koijck's breast surgery photography. To reduce the environmental impact, biobased and biodegradable polymers are promising alternatives to conventional …

Nederland streeft ernaar in 2050 volledig circulair te zijn waarin concrete projecten zoals de Circulaire Ambachtscentra en -netwerken een belangrijke rol spelen. Maar hoe stem je een nieuw circulair ambachtscentrum af op deze bestaande initiatieven die de gemeente al rijk is? Samen met de onderzoekers …

The increasing interest in Aronia melanocarpa berries for their antioxidant properties sets the necessity to define sustainable strategies to valorize the by-products. This study investigates the use of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) extraction, with and without ethanol as a co-solvent, for recovering …

Dear Reader, Welcome to Sustainable EU Economy. This book is more than a textbook—it is an invitation to explore how the European Union shapes business, society, and sustainability in today’s interconnected world. My hope is that it will inspire you to think critically, engage actively, and see how Europe’s …

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …