The Multicriteria Features of Environmental Footprint Assessment Methodology for Refractory Materials in the Circular Economy: Issues, Perspectives, and New Directions
Authors: Spyridakos, Athanasios 
Alexakis, Dimitrios E. 
Vryzidis, Isaak 
Tsotsolas, Nikos 
Varelidis, George 
Kagiaras, Efthimios 
Publisher: Springer
Issue Date: 17-Aug-2023
Book: Multicriteria Decision Aid and Resource Management: Recent Research, Methods and Applications 
Series: Multiple Criteria Decision Making
Abstract: 
Refractory materials are extendedly used in the infrastructure of heavy industries to face high-temperature conditions. Different refract products are used across the various sectors depending on the production condition and requirements. A considerable quantity of 25–30 million tons of refractory materials waste is produced every year worldwide with an increasing trend. The treatment of the spent refractory materials includes landfill, clearness, and recycling activities or a combination of them. This research examines the environmental footprint methodologies used worldwide and the impacts of the production and use of refractory materials in sustainable development. This is considered vital for heavy industries since it is linked with the footprint assessment of their products. Also, a methodological framework is proposed for assessing the Environmental Footprint based on the principles and requirements of the Disaggregation–Aggregation Multicriteria Decision Aid approach to provide a more structural and accurate way to evaluate the environmental impacts.
ISBN: 978-3-031-34892-1
978-3-031-34891-4
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-34892-1_
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1638
Type: Book Chapter
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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