Revalorización sostenible de desechos de alfombras bajo un enfoque basado en los principios de la economía circular

Roberto Flores Velázquez; Nadia Lara Ruíz; Belem Gabriela Hernández Jaimes

doi:10.61117/ipsumtec.v8i3.380

Authors

Roberto Flores Velázquez Autonomous University of the State of Morelos https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6908-9822
Nadia Lara Ruíz Autonomous University of the State of Morelos https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6167-9000
Belem Gabriela Hernández Jaimes Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v8i3.380

Keywords:

carpet waste, circular economy, circularity index, sustainable development goals, revaluation

Abstract

Sustainable disposal of industrial waste has become a global priority to reduce its environmental harm. In particular, the carpet industry generates a large amount of waste, although it is not fully verified worldwide, and only certain countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, have implemented measures to combat this problem. At best, this waste ends up in landfills, undergoing natural degradation, and the by-products produced are adequately treated. However, in most situations, it is dumped into the environment, contributing to environmental pollution of air, soil, and water and being a waste of resources. For the aforementioned reasons, options have been explored to revalue this waste, and the circular economy provides a sustainable response that reduces the effect on the environment and produces economic and social advantages. This paper investigates how the valorization of carpet waste can turn a problem into an opportunity, highlighting its relevance for sustainability. Some processes are analyzed to measure their circularity using established and globally accepted procedures, such as the Materials Circularity Index of the Hellen MacArthur Foundation and the Circular Economy Toolkit. Finally, an analysis is made of these processes' contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

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Author Biographies

Roberto Flores Velázquez , Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

Full-time Research Professor at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos. He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemical Engineering at the Higher School of Chemical Engineering and Extractive Industries of the National Polytechnic Institute, and his doctorate in chemical engineering sciences at Texas A&M University. His lines of research focus on processes for environmental pollution remediation, the development of green skills and competencies in sustainable engineering processes, and teaching practices for engineering education at the university level.

Nadia Lara Ruíz , Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

Full-time Research Professor at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, where she integrates artificial intelligence, process optimisation, and sustainability into teaching, research, and outreach. She holds a PhD in Engineering and Applied Sciences (Materials Technology) and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the UAEM. She is the inventor of the control system for plant development and production chambers (granted in 2017) and applicant for the patent for the chamber for plant development and production (2016). She promotes teacher training at institutions such as INSP, UPEMOR and various faculties at UAEM.

Belem Gabriela Hernández Jaimes , Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

Full-time Professor-Researcher at the Faculty of Accounting, Administration and Information Technology at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM). She holds a PhD in Organisational Management from the Popular Autonomous University of the State of Puebla, a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resources and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting from the UAEM. Her teaching and research experience focuses on organisational development and behaviour, leadership, organisational culture and climate, as well as strategic human resources planning.

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