Transitions in the use of materials and human realities

The operational dynamics of industrial societies are intricately intertwined with the diverse utilization of energy and the extraction and processing of materials. The entire production system relies heavily on the availability and application of energy and materials. Nevertheless, the sustained reliance on non-renewable energies like oil is no longer sustainable, and there is a pressing need to reconsider material transformations in light of waste management and the broader impacts stemming from industrial processes.

In this context, research initiatives should center on achievable transitions that are grounded in scientific, technological, and social considerations