2016
More than Target 6.3: A Systems Approach to Rethinking Sustainable Development Goals in a Resource-Scarce World
Zhang Q, Prouty C, Zimmerman J, Mihelcic J. More than Target 6.3: A Systems Approach to Rethinking Sustainable Development Goals in a Resource-Scarce World. Engineering 2016, 2: 481-489. DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2016.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSustainable Development GoalsDevelopment GoalsIndividual Sustainable Development GoalsLeverage pointsResource-scarce worldGender equalityGender inequalityWomen's empowermentEducational equalityGeneric system archetypesGlobal partnershipDevelopment interventionsConceptual system modelLack of accessDevelopment communityUnintended consequencesNeeds of practiceEnvironmental sustainabilityEnvironmental degradationHolistic improvementStructure of interactionsEconomic gainsSystems approachEmpowermentPolicy
2012
Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation
Matus K, Xiao X, Zimmerman J. Green chemistry and green engineering in China: drivers, policies and barriers to innovation. Journal Of Cleaner Production 2012, 32: 193-203. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.03.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEconomic growthEnergy efficiency policiesHuman capitalEfficiency policiesCleaner production conceptsWorld's largest populationEnvironmental agendaPollution regulationsBureaucratic barriersFinancial barriersSustainable developmentStrict enforcementInnovationPolicyNational attentionSmall baseKey barriersEnvironmental protectionTechnical barriersCircular economyWorkforce trainingGreen chemistryResearch fundingChinaCrucial barrier