The concept of circular water value and its role in the design and implementation of circular desalination projects. The case of coal mines in Poland

• Published in: Desalination Vol. 579; p. 117501
• Main Authors: Xevgenos, D., Tourkodimitri, K. Panteleaki, Mortou, M., Mitko, K., Sapoutzi, D., Stroutza, D., Turek, M., van Loosdrecht, M.C.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 29.06.2024
• Subjects: Brine treatment; Circular business models; Circular economy; Coal mine wastewater; Desalination; Design for sustainability; Resource recovery; Salts; Water; Water; Brine treatment; Resource recovery; Salts; Circular economy; Coal mine wastewater; Desalination; Circular business models; Design for sustainability

Circular economy has become a popular subject, attracting attention from academics, practitioners, and policy-makers alike. However, despite the excitement surrounding it, the concept of circular economy has been criticized for being vague and having multiple interpretations from different fields. A...