http://hdl.handle.net/10071/5840 2026-06-08T23:06:32Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37273 Título próprio: From waste to commons: Digital pathways for circularity and community resilience in Sintra Autoria: Gaspar, C.; Duarte de Almeida, I. Editor: Gameiro. Amandine Resumo: This paper explores how assessing and implementing the circular economy at the municipal level can serve as a catalyst for regenerative practices rooted in collective action and the responsible use of information technologies. Using the case study of Sintra, Portugal, it examines the potential of local data and digital tools to promote community engagement, resource mapping, and accountability among both public and private actors. The discussion highlights both opportunities and risks at the intersection of ecological transition, territorial equity, and participatory technologies. The circular economy is regarded not only as a strategy for resource efficiency but also as a pathway to local resilience and the sustainability of shared resources goods. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/34633 Título próprio: Sustainability in business plans: A Portuguese linen textile company case Autoria: Duarte de Almeida, I.; Delgado. M. J. Editor: Maria João Félix; Fátima Pombo; Fernando Moreira da Silva; Paulo Cruz; Rita Assoreira Almendra Resumo: This article examines sustainability in the Textile Industry (TI) using Elkington's Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework, emphasising People, Planet and Profit. The literature review examines the TBL pillars and emerging solutions to minimise environmental impacts in textile production. While circular economy (CE) practices alone are not enough to combat pollution and the effects of climate change, a second solution mentioned in the Literature Review is using natural fibres in the textile industry. These natural fibres offer a double advantage in TI: (i) sustainability benefits and (ii) a cleaner and greener industry. The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles underlines the importance of such initiatives and positions natural fibres as environmentally superior. This paper outlines a dual approach focusing on the linen sector as a case study. It concludes with a call for sustainable practices in the linen TI and presents an innovative business plan guided by the CE principles. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/34621 Título próprio: The social dimension of coastal erosion: The cases of Espinho/Paramos and Fonte da Telha Autoria: Duarte de Almeida, I. Editor: Ricardo Vieira; José Carlos Marques; Pedro Silva; Ana Maria Vieira; Cristóvão Margarido; Rui Matos; Rui Santos; Fernando Magalhães Resumo: This work examines society's perception of coastal erosion and its risks. As activities in coastal areas have increased and diversified, ecosystems have been damaged, and erosion along the coast has increased. Inland communities tend not to perceive erosion risks and rely on government-financed engineering structures to protect themselves. Environmental, economic, and social variables play a role in this. This complexity can lead to conflicts, resource disputes, negative impacts, and scepticism towards coastal management strategies. Public participation is critical to managing coastline risks sustainably. This paper addresses coastal erosion's social-economic and environmental effects in a Portuguese coastal urban area. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/34620 Título próprio: Leiria & Oeste: An ecosystem that challenges conventions and reinvents the future Autoria: Duarte de Almeida, I.; Silva, A.; Rabadão, C. Editor: Ricardo Vieira; José Carlos Marques; Pedro Silva; Ana Maria Vieira; Cristóvão Margarido; Rui Matos; Rui Santos; Fernando Magalhães Resumo: This article reports innovative ecosystem services' scaling-up processes using service-dominant logic. The study identifies key social, economic, and environmental barriers and drivers in Portugal's Leiria & Western Region (LWR). Based on the findings, an innovative conceptual framework identifies pilot projects to promote regional development. Pilot projects' scale-up to improve municipalities' socio-economic dimensions will be determined by their impact, local adaptation, resource alignment, and value resonance. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z