Industry 1.61803: the transition to an industry with reduced material demand fit for a low carbon future

摘要: Arising from a discussion meeting in September 2016, this editorial introduces special issue on the transition to future industrial system with greatly reduced demand for material production and attempts synthesize main findings. The motivation such is reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but unlike previous transformations, there are no major stakeholders who will pursue change their own immediate benefit. issue, therefore, explores means by which could be brought about. presents an overview of opportunities identified papers volume, examples actions that can taken today begin process concludes agenda research might support rapid acceleration rate change.This article part themed 'Material reduction'.