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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/87F5124F-3814-4304-9726-1B8AC4A9428C | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Dimitrios Psimmenos, "Multi-Criteria evaluation of circular systemic solutions in cities and regions", Diploma Work, School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.104084 | ||
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The worsening environmental crisis and the overconsumption of natural resources—driven by population growth and the adoption of intensive lifestyles—have rendered the transition to a circular model of production and consumption imperative. Cities, as key consumers of resources and producers of waste, are called upon to adopt circular solutions that promote the recycling and reuse of resources. The selection of appropriate circular solutions constitutes a complex and multidimensional process involving multiple and often conflicting evaluation criteria. According to the literature, the most significant among these are economic cost, environmental impact, social acceptance, degree of circularity, technological maturity, and level of collaboration within the context of sustainable urban development. This study identifies, analyzes, and describes innovative systemic circular solutions related to the management of wastewater and sewage, livestock by-products, polymeric materials, batteries, and vehicles. The aim of this thesis is to develop and apply a multicriteria evaluation framework for systemic circular solutions proposed at the city level. To weigh the criteria and quantify the relevant parameters, the TOPSIS method was employed, demonstrating the value of multicriteria analysis as a decision-support tool in the transition toward a more sustainable and economically efficient model at the urban or regional scale. The research findings highlight the need for a holistic and flexible approach to the evaluation of systemic circular solutions, considering the specific requirements, capabilities, and challenges of each city. Based on the defined evaluation criteria and their importance for each stakeholder, the multicriteria analysis enables the comparison and assessment of circular solutions to identify the option that best meets the needs, constraints, and strategic priorities of each city. This confirms the usefulness of the methodology as a decision-support tool for the assessment of systemic circular solutions at both city and regional levels.
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