The Journal of Industrial Ecology addresses a series of related topics including, material and energy flows studies ('industrial metabolism'), technological change, dematerialization and decarbonization, life cycle planning, design and assessment, design for the environment, extended producer responsibility ('product stewardship'), eco-industrial parks ('industrial symbiosis'), product-oriented environmental, policy and eco-efficiency. The Journal of Industrial Ecology is open to and encourages submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach. In addition to more formal academic papers, the journal seeks to provide a forum for continuing exchange of information and opinions through contributions from scholars, environmental managers, policymakers, advocates and others involved in environmental science, management and policy.