Call for Papers - International Conference on 'Integrating sustainable waste supply chain logistics and low-carbon pathways for a circular economy'

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About the Organization

To accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable world through the creation of knowledge and human capacity. To be a globally recognized deemed University in the sphere of sustainability studies.

To create new knowledge through research and contribute to the discourse on sustainability issues at national and global levels.

To design and deliver academic programmes, training and research on sustainability issues relevant to all streams of life and across age groups, assimilating the latest science and evidence.

About the Conference

Papers are invited on the below mentioned themes. Authors of selected papers will get an opportunity to present their work ‘face-to-face’ or online during the conference.

Theme 1: Advanced Recycling Technologies

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Waste to resource recovery solutions (energy, fuel & other value added product), AI-driven sorting and material classification, Bio-recycling, Chemical recycling of plastics, Decentralised and Localised recycling solutions

Theme 2: Circular Supply Chain Design for Low-Carbon Transition

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Blockchain for waste traceability, Circular economy and supply chain logistics, Internet of Things (IoT) for circular, low-carbon logistics networks, and Reverse logistics for carbon footprint reduction

Theme 3: Optimisation Models for Waste Management Logistics

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: AI and Big Data for waste generation and process optimization, Blockchain for recycling and remanufacturing, Environmental Life cycle assessment (E-LCA) for waste recycling, and Modelling and optimisation of waste-to-resource pathways

Theme 4: Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Circular and Low-Carbon Economies

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in logistics and recycling, Fiscal instruments for recycling, Hybrid approaches for carbon and circularity indicators, Low carbon and Circular economy in urban and rural settings, and Policy analysis for Circular Economy and Carbon Neutrality

Theme 5: Industrial Waste Management and Urban Mining

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Circularity in the life cycles of electronics and IT infrastructure, Decision-support pathways, Greenhouse gas accounting, Industrial symbiosis to minimize waste and emissions, Urban mining for secondary raw materials—economic and logistical challenges, and Recovery of critical raw materials

Theme 6: Sustainable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: PLM for circular supply chains, Reverse logistics: refurbishing, remanufacturing, or recycling, and Recyclability & material recovery for product design

Theme 7: Social and Behavioural Aspects for Low-Carbon and Circular Economies

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Awareness and promotional incentives, Behavioural change for waste segregation, Consumer and corporate behaviours, and Stakeholder engagement models

Theme 8: Collaborative Approaches for Circular and Low-Carbon Economies

Some suggested examples of topics under this theme are: Bioeconomy and agro-waste management, Bio-medical waste, and Circularity in the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, E- waste, etc

How to Apply

Submission of papers: 15 October 2025

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