Роль экологического инжиниринга при переходе к циркулярной экономике

Abstract

The article deals with the characteristics of environmental engineering – a knowledge-intensive service, the relevance of which is increasing in the light of the transition to a closed-loop economy. Characteristic features and directions of environmental engineering as a segment of consulting business are systematized. Specific functions of environmental engineering in the closed-loop economy are defined, which include the creation of waste management systems, the design of smart buildings and associated energy infrastructure, as well as the role of intellectual centers in solving complex problems of environmental efficiency of industry and cities.