ICT as a Catalyst for Effective Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context

Nikolovski, Saso and Milenkovski, Bozidar and Ilieva Nikolovska, Anita and Stojcevska, Biljana and Spasevska, Viktorija (2025) ICT as a Catalyst for Effective Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context. In: 15th International Conference on Applied Internet and Information Technologies (AIIT2025), November 7, 2025, Bitola, Macedonia.

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Abstract

The circular economy (CE) proposes a systemic shift from the linear “take–make–dispose” model toward regenerative, closed-loop value creation. This paper examines how information and communication technologies (including Internet of Things (IoT) sensing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud and edge computing, and digital product passports DPPs) can accelerate the transition to circular practices across industries. We outline CE principles and policy drivers, analyze ICT enablers, and present regional insights from the Western Balkans, with a focus on North Macedonia. Case studies illustrate the challenges of e-waste management and the opportunities provided by digital tools. Findings
indicate that ICT is not merely supportive but a transformative driver of circularity, providing
transparency, predictive intelligence, and new business models.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Economics and Business Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Engineering and Technology > Electrical engineering, electronic engineering,information engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
Depositing User:	Prof. d-r. Blagoj Ristevski
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2025 14:44
Last Modified:	10 Dec 2025 14:44
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11273

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