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villages and communities have multiple opportunities similar to those of large-scale
systems. However, strategic planning and management solutions are necessary at the
level of project deployment and resource mobilisation, as exemplified in the case of
ECB and Dorfkern companies.
In light of that challenge, we presented two randomly chosen management
approaches to turning small-scale systems into resilient, sustainable systems—i.e.
BEVs or communities. The Sustainability Roadshow has transferred thus far unused
or little-used research results to small communities and towns. Best-practice and nextpractice solutions developed using BMBF research grants have been interwoven with
the challenges and problems of small systems. Regional conferences and the selection of model communities push research directly into the heart of small systems.
Stakeholders become motivated and informed, and receive implementation coaching.
This is an ongoing project, which so far has demonstrated very positive results.
A second, more market-driven example, the Dorfkern company, demonstrates how
to change small-scale systems based on a throughput society into sustainable systems
by employing a business approach. Achieving SRM and the SDGs via a market-based
small-scale system by bundling resources and capabilities is an innovative approach
that could be deployed in almost any (rural) geographic location in the world.
In summary, there is no lack of potential and solutions, but rather a general lack of
management and strategy, as well as courage. Referring to courage, a quotation from
Nelson Mandela seems appropriate to end this work: “It always seems impossible
until it’s done!”.
References
Böhmer J., Becker J., Bentkamp C., Wagener F., Rupp J., Heinbach K., Bluhm H., Heck P.,
& Hirschl B. (2019). Ländliche Bioökonomie—Stärkung des ländlichen Raums durch eigene
dezentrale bioökonomische ansätze (p. 43). Neubrücke: Hochschule Trier, Institut für angewandtes Stoffstrommanagement. https://laendliche-biooekonomie.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/
03/LBio_Download.pdf.
D’Amato, D., Droste, N., Allen, B., Kettunen, M., Lähtinen, K., Korhonen, J., & Toppinen, A.
(2017). Green, circular, bio economy: A comparative analysis of sustainability avenues. Journal
of Cleaner Production, 168, 716–734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.09.053
ECB. (2019). Green campus concept. https://www.umwelt-campus.de/en/campus/life-on-campus/
green-campus-concept/.
EEA. (2016). Circular economy in Europe—Developing the knowledge base: Report II. European
Environment Agency. https://doi.org/10.2800/51444
Elia, V., Gonin, M. G., & Tornese, F. (2017). Measuring circular economy strategies through index
methods: A critical analysis. Journal Clean Producao, 142, 2741–2751. https://doi.org/10.1016/
j.jclepro.2016.10.196
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2015). Delivering the circular economy: A toolkit for policymakers.
Cowes, UK: Ellen MacArthur Foundation. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circulareconomy/concept.
Heck, P., & Hoffmann, D. (2001). Biomasse Masterplan Rheinland-Pfalz. Birkenfeld.
Heck, P., & Blim, M. (July 2019) Dorfkern Strategiepapier für das Energieministerium
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, unpublished.
P. Heck
villages and communities have multiple opportunities similar to those of large-scale
systems. However, strategic planning and management solutions are necessary at the
level of project deployment and resource mobilisation, as exemplified in the case of
ECB and Dorfkern companies.
In light of that challenge, we presented two randomly chosen management
approaches to turning small-scale systems into resilient, sustainable systems—i.e.
BEVs or communities. The Sustainability Roadshow has transferred thus far unused
or little-used research results to small communities and towns. Best-practice and nextpractice solutions developed using BMBF research grants have been interwoven with
the challenges and problems of small systems. Regional conferences and the selection of model communities push research directly into the heart of small systems.
Stakeholders become motivated and informed, and receive implementation coaching.
This is an ongoing project, which so far has demonstrated very positive results.
A second, more market-driven example, the Dorfkern company, demonstrates how
to change small-scale systems based on a throughput society into sustainable systems
by employing a business approach. Achieving SRM and the SDGs via a market-based
small-scale system by bundling resources and capabilities is an innovative approach
that could be deployed in almost any (rural) geographic location in the world.
In summary, there is no lack of potential and solutions, but rather a general lack of
management and strategy, as well as courage. Referring to courage, a quotation from
Nelson Mandela seems appropriate to end this work: “It always seems impossible
until it’s done!”.
References
Böhmer J., Becker J., Bentkamp C., Wagener F., Rupp J., Heinbach K., Bluhm H., Heck P.,
& Hirschl B. (2019). Ländliche Bioökonomie—Stärkung des ländlichen Raums durch eigene
dezentrale bioökonomische ansätze (p. 43). Neubrücke: Hochschule Trier, Institut für angewandtes Stoffstrommanagement. https://laendliche-biooekonomie.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/
03/LBio_Download.pdf.
D’Amato, D., Droste, N., Allen, B., Kettunen, M., Lähtinen, K., Korhonen, J., & Toppinen, A.
(2017). Green, circular, bio economy: A comparative analysis of sustainability avenues. Journal
of Cleaner Production, 168, 716–734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.09.053
ECB. (2019). Green campus concept. https://www.umwelt-campus.de/en/campus/life-on-campus/
green-campus-concept/.
EEA. (2016). Circular economy in Europe—Developing the knowledge base: Report II. European
Environment Agency. https://doi.org/10.2800/51444
Elia, V., Gonin, M. G., & Tornese, F. (2017). Measuring circular economy strategies through index
methods: A critical analysis. Journal Clean Producao, 142, 2741–2751. https://doi.org/10.1016/
j.jclepro.2016.10.196
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2015). Delivering the circular economy: A toolkit for policymakers.
Cowes, UK: Ellen MacArthur Foundation. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circulareconomy/concept.
Heck, P., & Hoffmann, D. (2001). Biomasse Masterplan Rheinland-Pfalz. Birkenfeld.
Heck, P., & Blim, M. (July 2019) Dorfkern Strategiepapier für das Energieministerium
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, unpublished.