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Title: RECYCLING AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FROM EUROPEAN WHISKY INDUSTRY
RECYCLING AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FROM EUROPEAN WHISKY INDUSTRY

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Dadiana Dabija; Carmen Eugenia Nastase
10.5593/sgem2024v/4.2/s17.19
10.5593/sgem2024v/4.2
1314-2704
978-619-7603-77-4
English
24
4.2
•    Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE 
•    Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA
Recycling, Waste Management, and Circular Economy
Drawing on case studies from 18 countries, the paper explores how project management methodologies are applied in European whisky industry to implement and optimize recycling initiatives, focusing on key processes such as glass bottle return schemes, advanced waste sorting technologies, and material reuse strategies. Critical project management insights include the importance of stakeholder engagement across production, sustainability, and regulatory teams, and continuous application of lean management principles to streamline recycling workflows and minimize waste. Agile project management is highlighted as a key enabler, allowing distilleries to adapt quickly to environmental regulations and evolving market demands. Distilleries with agile project management frameworks were able to rapidly integrate compostable packaging, shared ownership models, and renewable energy solutions. Furthermore, resource allocation and risk management play essential roles in ensuring efficient recycling operations, particularly in managing supply chains for reusable materials. This paper addresses a gap in whisky sector studies by providing a focused analysis of recycling through a project management lens, a topic that remains underexplored in this industry. By analyzing how newer distilleries, unburdened by legacy systems, lead in implementing circular economy practices, the paper offers practical insights for both academics and industry practitioners looking to integrate sustainability into their operations. These best practices offer a blueprint for the broader adoption of circular economy principles in resource-intensive industries, highlighting the whisky industry’s role as a pioneer in sustainable production.
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RECYCLING AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FROM EUROPEAN WHISKY INDUSTRY
Proceedings of 24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024
24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024, 27 - 30 November, 2024
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