"Two Conferences. One Location. One Registration: Maximizing Sustainability Knowledge."

The 13th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production (IWACP) and the 1st International Workshop on Plastic Pollution in the Oceans will be held at Pontífica Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba city, Paraná, Brazil, from 5-8 November 2024.

Researchers interested on Cleaner Production, Sustainable Development and correlated themes are invited to attend both events. Exclusively the 13th IWACP will receive scientific works. We would be thrilled to have you join us for an enriching exchange of experiences and information.

Important Dates

August 12th, 2024– Deadline for paper submission (ONLY FOR 13th IWACP)

August 26th, 2024 – Communication of accepted works (ONLY FOR 13th IWACP)

September 6th, 2024 - Deadline for authors registration (ONLY FOR 13th IWACP)

November 5th to 8th, 2024 - 13th IWACP and 1st IWPPO

Address: Campus PUCPR Imaculada Conceição, 1155 – Bairro Prado Velho, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil - CEP:80215-901 [MAP]

13th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production

The "International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production" is a multi/interdisciplinary forum for exchanging information and research results on technologies, concepts and policies based on Cleaner Production, aimed at facilitating the transition to a sustainable society.

Cleaner Production is a concept that extends far beyond the simple pollution control. It encompasses the research and development of new processes, materials and products aimed at promoting the efficient use of resources and energy.

Prevention must be the primary approach of governments and corporations concerning sustainable development. To achieve this, environmentally friendly strategies combined with the economic robustness of products and services must be ensured.

The adoption of Cleaner Production by governments, companies, and universities is accelerating with the help of technical assistance and training programs. However, it is important to note that even if all governments and corporations implement these initiatives, they do not guarantee the achievement of sustainable development. There is still a need for a dedicated science, and consequently, a consolidated engineering discipline focused on sustainable development.

1st International Workshop on Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

The 1st International Workshop on Plastic Pollution in the Oceans is an event that brings together scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest research and innovations in addressing plastic pollution in the oceans. The workshop provides a platform to share knowledge, identify research gaps, and develop solutions to critical environmental issues.

The 13th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production and 1st International Workshop on Plastic Pollution are international forums to be held in november, 5th to 8th, 2024.

The 13th International Workshop: Advances in Cleaner Production aims to promote:

1. The exchange of academic information
2. The presentation of recent achievements
3. The discussion of common problems and their possible solutions
4. The contact among academic knowledge and corporative experiences
5. The discussion of the event’s theme “Fostering Sustainability: ESG Strategies for Cleaner Production, Social Equity and Ethical Governance”.

Researchers interested on Cleaner Production and Sustainable Development are invited to submit papers. Authors devoted to correlated themes are also welcome

The 1st International Workshop on Plastic Pollution aims:
1. Raise awareness among participants about the extent of the problem of plastic pollution and its impact on marine ecosystems and human health.
2. Present and discuss recent scientific research on the presence, distribution, and effects of plastics in the oceans, while also formulating effective strategies to address the problem.
3. Identify specific challenges in monitoring plastic production, from origin to destination, and discuss innovative methods for tracking and collection.
4. Present innovative technologies for monitoring, collecting, and recycling plastic waste, highlighting advancements and opportunities to enhance the management of plastics in the ocean.

Schedule subject to change according to Organizing Committee.

Schedule subject to change according to Organizing Committee.

The registration includes:
- Attendance in both events: 13th IWACP and the 1st IWPPO;
- Participation certificate: Printed for Physical Participants and via e-mail for Virtual Participants;

- Two submissions per participant (ONLY FOR 13th IWACP);
- Work Presentation certificate in the 13th IWACP (if it is the case): Printed for Physical Participants and via e-mail for Virtual Participants;
- Publication of approved submissions - if any - in 13th IWACP's Proceedings.

THE 13th IWACP's PROCEEDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THIS WEBSITE ONLY IN DIGITAL FORMAT!!!

Fee's discounts (not cumulative)

Fees 1A, 1B are applicable to regular participants
Fees 2A, 2B, 4A and 4B are only applicable to students: For students (graduate and undergraduate), university affiliation is required for obtaining the discount (student tag, registration number or a teacher's letter are accepted).
Fees 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B are applicable only for Advances in Cleaner Production Network (ACPN) members.

Please fullfil the form below to start your registration process.

Papers selected and presented at the event may subsequently be considered for publication in the book "Cleaner Production, Circular Economy, and ESG Strategies to Foster Sustainability". Published by Springer Nature and indexed by Scopus. Please note that submissions to the book are subject to standard peer-review procedures.

This book is the result of a partnership between ACPN, Springer Nature and PUCPRESS to disseminate knowledge and provide academic recognition to participating authors.

Researchers are invited to submit contributions to 13th IWACP on all topics related to teaching, research, and practice on Cleaner Production. Authors devoted to correlated themes are also welcome. Contributions should focus on Cleaner Production, with special emphasis on the theme: “Fostering Sustainability: ESG Strategies for Cleaner Production, Social Equity and Ethical Governance”. Submission closes on August 12th, 2024.

Contributions for the 13th IWACP can be submitted in the two following formats:

1. Abstract: The abstracts must have title, keywords, and maximum length of 800 words.

2. Academic Work: The academic work MUST INCLUDE an abstract (with keywords and, at maximum, 400 words) and maximum length of 10 pages. It should include the structure of regular scientific articles such as introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.

The contributions must be sent to: submission@advancesincleanerproduction.net. The authors must specify if their submissions are for PHYSICAL or VIRTUAL CATEGORY.

Only the approved submissions from registered participants will be published in the 13th IWACP Proceedings Book. Both Abstracts and Academic Works must respect the templates below:

Template for ABSTRACT

Template for ACADEMIC WORK

It is mandatory that at least one of the authors must be registered for the 13th IWACP until September 6th, 2024. Only the presented papers will receive the presentation certificate.

In this edition of IWACP, authors will be able to present their abstracts/academic works in two categories.

A. Physical: The approved submissions of registered participants from this category will be organized in oral presentations sessions, according to the research themes and will be presented IN PERSON during the 13th IWACP. The approved submissions will be published in the 13th IWACP's Proceedings. Awarded authors will receive the Special Mention certificate during the event. Authors that intend to present their submissions in this category must be registered in fees 1A, 2A, 3A or 4A.

B. Virtual: The approved submissions of registered participants from this category will be published in the 13th IWACP's Proceedings. Only the awarded authors will be invited to record a presentation. All contributions presented virtually will be available in the 13th IWACP's website after the event and also will be available, via streaming, in the Advances in Cleaner Production Network's YouTube Channel. The awarded authors will receive the Special Mention certificate by e-mail. Authors that intend to present their submissions in this category must be registered in fees 1B, 2B, 3B or 4B.

To be able to present the submissions, at least one of the authors must be registered on the workshop until September 6th, 2024. Only the approved submissions from registered participants will be in 13th IWACP's Proceedings Book.

The first step consists of a preliminary evaluation by the directive committee, which examines whether the work adheres to the scope of the event and meets the requirements of formatting and submission.The second step consists in a evaluation by the Scientific Committee of Advances in Cleaner Production Network (ACPN).

The papers will be evaluated by two referees according to the following criteria:
- Originality
- Classification in relation to the state of art
- Contribution
- Methodological Rigor
- Writing quality

Each criteria may receive one of the following concepts, which will be converted to numerical values:
- Very Poor = 02
- Poor = 04
- Regular = 06
- Good = 08
- Very Good = 10

Authors MAY BE NOTIFIED WITH:
- ACCEPTED (average score 7 or higher)
- REJECTED (average score below 7)

Special Mention
The papers presented at the 13th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production, which deserve special mention in each oral presentation session, will receive the Special Mention Award. The Special Mention certificates will be delivered to the authors in the event's closing cocktail.

The 13th IWACP and 1st IWPPO are organised by PUCPR, CESMAC, Paulista University-UNIP and the Advances in Cleaner Production Network.

Chair 13th IWACP

Ubiratã Tortato - PUCPR - Brazil

Chair 1st IWPPO

Jesse Marques da Silva Junior Pavão - CESMAC - Brazil

General Chair and Founder of ACPN
Biagio F. Giannetti - Paulista University (UNIP) - Brazil

Local Comiittee

Pablo Lucas Carpejani Farias de Lima - Coordinator – PUCPR - Brazil
Angela Póvoa - PUCPR - Brazil
Osiris Canciglieri Filho - PUCPR - Brazil
Alex Ferraresi - PUCPR – Brazil
Fernanda Frankenberger Silva - PUCPR – Brazil
Edelmi Marcelo Kruger - PUCPR – Brazil

Scientific Committee of Advances in Cleaner Production Network (ACPN)