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The aim is to introduce a framework that evaluates multiple dimensions of waste sustainability.

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April 10, 2026Open Access

Ecodesign Waste Sustainability (EWS): An Integrated Assessment Framework for Material Sustainability Indicator, Climate Performance, Transition Circularity Factor, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Regulatory Compliance

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The aim is to introduce a framework that evaluates multiple dimensions of waste sustainability.
Developed an integrated assessment framework for waste valorisation and related indicators.
Applied the framework in a case study from Santiago, Chile.
Evaluated climate performance, circularity, social inclusion, and regulatory compliance.
The framework provides insights into waste recovery and logistics.
Highlights the interaction between environmental regulations and social factors.
Illustrates practical utility in complex urban contexts.

Abstract

This preprint introduces the Ecodesign Waste Sustainability (EWS) framework, an integrated assessment approach for evaluating waste valorisation, climate performance, transition circularity factor, social inclusion, and evironmental regulatory within waste-related systems. The framework is intended for territorially embedded and operationally complex contexts in which waste recovery, logistics, livelihood dependence, and regulatory feasibility interact simultaneously. An applied case study from Santiago, Chile, is used to illustrate the relevance of the framework for assessing real-world waste valorisation systems under constrained urban and territorial conditions.

Ecodesign Waste Sustainability (EWS): An Integrated Assessment Framework for Material Sustainability Indicator, Climate Performance, Transition Circularity Factor, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Regulatory Compliance

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