Alejandro Gallego‐Schmid
Biographic Data
| ID | 6587452 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alejandro Gallego‐Schmid |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alejandro |
| FAMILY NAME | Gallego‐Schmid |
| SIGNATURE | SCHMID A G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tyndall Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0583-2143 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Equity or profit? Understanding the social sustainability challenges of mine water heating network implementation
The decarbonisation of the heating sector illustrates the broader tensions between technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic equity. Mine water, an indigenous geothermal resource found in disused and flooded coal mines, has the potential to address these tensions through its capacity to deliver renewable, locally sourced heat. However, despite its capability to alleviate fuel poverty, generate employment, and supp…
Social, Technological, Economic, and Policy Factors in the Circular Economy Transition in Brazil
A well‐functioning circular economy (CE) integrates resilience across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This study identifies key drivers and barriers to Brazil's CE transition through 20 semi‐structured interviews with stakeholders. Major sociocultural barriers include inadequate education and limited CE awareness, while growing environmental consciousness and traditional reuse practices act as drivers. Policy barriers stem from th…
Lessons, narratives, and research directions for a sustainable circular economy
The current enthusiasm for the circular economy (CE) offers a unique opportunity to advance the impact of research on sustainability transitions. Diverse interpretations of CE by scholars, however, produce partly opposing assessments of its potential benefits, which can hinder progress. Here, we synthesize policy‐relevant lessons and research directions for a sustainable CE and identify three narratives—optimist, reformist, and skeptical—that und…
Integrating Backcasting and Eco‐Design for the Circular Economy
The circular economy (CE) is essential for decoupling economic growth from resource consumption and environmental impacts. However, effective implementation requires a systemic change across supply chains, involving both technological and nontechnological innovations. Frameworks are beginning to emerge to foster CE thinking in organizations. However, literature review carried out as part of this research has revealed gaps in their ability to fulf…
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Integrating Backcasting and Eco‐Design for the Circular Economy
The circular economy (CE) is essential for decoupling economic growth from resource consumption and environmental impacts. However, effective implementation requires a systemic change across supply chains, involving both technological and nontechnological innovations. Frameworks are beginning to emerge to foster CE thinking in organizations. However, literature review carried out as part of this research has revealed gaps in their ability to fulf…
Lessons, narratives, and research directions for a sustainable circular economy
The current enthusiasm for the circular economy (CE) offers a unique opportunity to advance the impact of research on sustainability transitions. Diverse interpretations of CE by scholars, however, produce partly opposing assessments of its potential benefits, which can hinder progress. Here, we synthesize policy‐relevant lessons and research directions for a sustainable CE and identify three narratives—optimist, reformist, and skeptical—that und…
Equity or profit? Understanding the social sustainability challenges of mine water heating network implementation
The decarbonisation of the heating sector illustrates the broader tensions between technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic equity. Mine water, an indigenous geothermal resource found in disused and flooded coal mines, has the potential to address these tensions through its capacity to deliver renewable, locally sourced heat. However, despite its capability to alleviate fuel poverty, generate employment, and supp…
Social, Technological, Economic, and Policy Factors in the Circular Economy Transition in Brazil
A well‐functioning circular economy (CE) integrates resilience across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This study identifies key drivers and barriers to Brazil's CE transition through 20 semi‐structured interviews with stakeholders. Major sociocultural barriers include inadequate education and limited CE awareness, while growing environmental consciousness and traditional reuse practices act as drivers. Policy barriers stem from th…
Sustainability (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Circular economy (3 works) · Sustainable Industrial Ecology (3 works) · Sustainable Supply Chain Management (3 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (2 works) · Industrial ecology (2 works) · Political science (2 works)