The idea of Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs) is getting serious attention in many parts of the world. EIPs are ardently pursued since they are regarded as a better alternative to the traditional way of industrial estate development, which has been often criticized as one of the most important sources of pollution accumulation and concentration.
This paper deals with the introduction of EIOs in Korea and presents effective EIP development strategies focusing on byproduct exchange. Material links are analyzed shown in four existing industrial ecosystems in order to identify types of link patterns, and policy suggestions are made about how to effectively develop EIPs in Korea.
The core of this study is the identification of the anchor byproducts and facilities in forming byproducts exchange network in the context of EIP development in Korea. All the possible types of industrial byproducts in terms of their recycling potential, technology availability, and related economics have been examined.
Case analyses of total 71 valid material linkages have produced several findings that provide implications applicable to EIP development. Based upon insights obtained from literature review on industrial ecology in line with in-depth analysis of Korean situation, this study suggests practical guidelines for preparing EIP development strategies.
