Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science

Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science introduces and examines economically viable innovations to optimize performance and sustainability. By exploring short and long-term strategies for the development of networks and platform development, along with suggestions for open innovation, chapters discuss sustainable development ideas in key areas such as urban management/eco-design and conclude with case studies of end-user-inclusive strategies for the water supply sector. This book is an important resource for environmental and sustainability scientists interested in introducing innovative practices into their work to minimize environmental impacts.

Presents problem-oriented research and solutionsOffers strategies for minimizing or avoiding the environmental impacts of industrial productionIncludes case studies on topics such as end user-inclusive innovation strategies for the water supply sector

1. Unpacking landscape pressures on urban waste management systems 2. Success factors for environmentally sustainable product innovation 3. Public driven and public perceptible innovation of environmental sector 4. Implementing environmental sustainability engagement into business: sustainability management, innovation and sustainable business models 5. Open and eco-innovations in traditional industries 6. Achieving environmental sustainability with ecodesign practices and tools for new product development 7. Green and low carbon technology innovations 8. Sustainable and innovative practices of SMEs in the water and waste management sector 9. Innovative and sustainable membrane technologies