Industrial ecosystems as technological niches |
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| Authors: | Emmanuel D Adamides Yannis Mouzakitis |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Foggia, Department of Production and Innovation (PrIME), Via Napoli, 16 – 70100 Foggia, Italy;2. Sapienza – University of Roma, Department of Law, Philosophy and Economic Studies, Piazzale A. Moro, 5 – 00185 Roma, Italy;3. Stockholm Environment Institute – Oxford Office, United Kingdom;1. Aalto University, School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, Espoo, Finland;2. University of Vaasa, School of Marketing and Communication, UCS, Kampusranta 9 C, 60320, Seinäjoki, Finland;3. Lund University, IIIEE, Tegnérsplatsen 4, 223 50, Lund, Sweden;4. Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business and Management, Skinnarilankatu 34, 53850, Lappeenranta, Finland |
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| Abstract: | In this paper we consider industrial ecology as a novel and distinct state in the evolution of production systems trajectory. More specifically, adopting an evolutionary institutionalist's perspective at the socio-technical system level of analysis, we discuss the transition towards an industrial ecology-inspired industrial production system through the governance approach of strategic niche management (SNM). Towards this end, the paper first develops industrial ecology as a novel state of the industrial production socio-technical system paying particular attention at its technological component, then it discusses in detail the transition of this system through SNM, and examines whether existing implementations of the industrial ecology (industrial ecosystems and eco-industrial parks) are efforts embracing this philosophy and transition procedures. We conclude by stressing the importance of adopting the technology policy and strategic niche management perspectives in eco-industrial projects and we provide insights for accomplishing it in a more effective manner. |
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