Industry 5.0 and AI-Driven Circular Economy : Pathways to Sustainable Transformation

Omtale

This book explores how emerging technologies are reshaping industries toward sustainability and human-centered innovation. Integrating Industry 5.0, AI, circular economy, blockchain, and data-driven insights, it shows how organizations can balance technological progress with environmental and social responsibility. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and global examples, the chapters progress from broad transformations to practical details. Examples include incorporating circular economy principles into manufacturing, designing durable and recyclable products with AI, and using blockchain to increase the transparency and reliability of global supply chains. The book also addresses critical real-world governance challenges, particularly cross-border compliance and ethical accountability in international trade. Such issues are becoming increasingly relevant as companies face pressure to substantiate their sustainability claims. The book will provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and students interested in the future of responsible innovation.