https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54598 2026-04-13T01:19:01Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143751 Title: D1.1. State-of-the-art report on Industrial Symbiosis topic and its different sub-areas (settling the basis for further improvements and their introduction in the industry) Abstract: In the context of addressing climate change, industrial sectors play a significant role as major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation. To combat these challenges, adopting a Circular Economy strategy is imperative. The Circular Economy model diverges from the traditional linear approach by promoting sustainable production and consumption practices while considering societal, environmental, and economic factors in a balanced manner. Industrial Symbiosis (IS) emerges as a practical solution within this framework. In IS, waste or by-products generated by one industry are repurposed as resources for another, presenting opportunities for environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. Despite its potential, many companies and industrial actors lack awareness of IS, and its development is hindered by various barriers, including environmental, economic, technical, regulatory, organizational, social, and cultural challenges. To address these issues, the LIAISE COST Action seeks to foster an inclusive and holistic IS approach. By fostering synergies among stakeholders from diverse sectors and laying the groundwork for knowledge enhancement, LIAISE COST Action aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This initiative will involve developing a participatory approach to support cross-sector collaborations and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assessing the effectiveness of IS business models in industry. The LIAISE COST Action represents a collective effort to make the Industrial Symbiosis a reality across Europe, fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. To achieve these objectives, LIAISE COST Action will leverage the expertise of four interdisciplinary Working Groups (WGs) and integrate their findings through a reference framework. This holistic approach aims to drive meaningful progress towards sustainable industrial practices and contribute to a more Circular Economy. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143749 Title: D1.4 Identification of technical and non-technical barriers related to the implementation of Industrial Symbiosis Abstract: This report is part of LIAISE COST Action. Concretely, it is D1.4. Identification of technical and non-technical barriers related to the implementation of Industrial Symbiosis. LIAISE COST Action (CA22110) is a project funded by the COST Action Programme in 2023, whose objective is to ensure an inclusive and holistic Industrial Symbiosis approach by generating relevant synergies among different actors from the q-helix stakeholder model and by setting the groundwork for increased and robust development of knowledge, apart from promoting future results-oriented R&D. In the context of addressing climate change, industrial sectors play a significant role as major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation. To combat these challenges, adopting a Circular Economy strategy is imperative. The Circular Economy model diverges from the traditional linear approach by promoting sustainable production and consumption practices while considering societal, environmental, and economic factors in a balanced manner. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135600 Title: It-Torri ta' l-Arloġġ tal-Birgu Abstract: Wieħed mill-isbaħ monumenti antiki li sfaw meqruda fil-gwerra li għaddiet kien it-Torri ta' l-Arloġġ li kien jinsab f'nofs il-Pjazza tal-belt anika tal-Birgu. Il-qawwa tal-bombi ma irnexxilhiex teqirdu għal kollox għaliex parti ġmielha minnu baqgħet wieqfa. Infatti, il-kumplament inħatt fis-sena 1943 mill-ħaddiema tad-Dipartment tax-Xogħlijiet Pubbliċi. 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/132670 Title: Mikelanġ Sapiano u l-Knisja ta' Stella Maris Abstract: Mikelanġ Sapiano twieled l-Imqabba fid-19 ta’ Marzu 1836 u beda l-karriera tiegħu bħala mastrudaxxa. Fl-istess żmien beda jitgħallem is-snajja’ t’arluġġar. Hu kien fetaħ ħanut ġewwa Ħal Luqa fejn beda jsewwi l-arloggi, u ħadem diversi xogħlijiet kemm għall-Gvern kif ukoll arloġġi tal-kampnari ta’ diversi knejjes Maltin, fosthom l-arloġġ tal-Knisja ta' Stella Maris. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z