Application of Industrial Symbiosis Indicators in Hassia Industrial City

Abstract

Industrial Symbiosis (IS) holds a pivotal role in modern economic systems, representing an effective strategy for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and transitioning towards a Circular Economy model. This approach is fundamental for radically mitigating the negative environmental impacts associated with conventional industrial activities, primarily through optimizing resource consumption and minimizing waste generation. The methodological foundation of this research necessitates a comprehensive analysis of the current industrial system's status within the study area, focusing on the precise characterization of essential resource and energy flows. This analysis is crucial for identifying areas of weakness in industrial efficiency and monitoring available surpluses of materials and by-products, thereby uncovering optimal opportunities for symbiotic exchange and cooperation between various industrial entities. Hassia Industrial City serves as an ideal field model for IS applications, distinguished by its vast diversity in industries (food, textile, mineral, and chemical), which generates significant quantities of reusable by-products and waste. The primary objective of this study is to measure the actual level of industrial symbiosis by calculating Industrial Symbiosis Indicators within the city, proposing practical scenarios for enhancing these relationships, and benchmarking the results against other industrial zones both nationally and globally