Advances in Resources and Environmental Science

Under the imperatives of the green development strategy, the resource‐oriented management of industrial solid waste generated by heavily polluting sectors has emerged as a critical issue in ecological governance. Grounded in green development and resource circulation theories, this study proposes a “technological innovation–resource efficiency–green performance” analytical framework. Taking intelligent desulfurization gypsum disposal equipment as a case, and employing literature review, indicator calculation, and comparative analysis, it systematically assesses the equipment s environmental, economic, and social impacts. Results demonstrate that core technologies—such as intelligent high-pressure molding and adjustable setting time—significantly improve the high-value utilization of desulfurization gypsum, raising the resource utilization rate by approximately 43.7%, reducing annual SO₂ and other pollutant emissions by around 25%, and simultaneously lowering mine backfilling and building‐material production costs. This case validates the synergistic role of technological innovation in the reduction, harmless treatment, and resource recovery of industrial solid waste, offering a replicable and scalable pathway for green transformation in China s industrial sector and comparable economies. Policy recommendations are advanced to strengthen regulatory standards, incentivize innovation, and foster regional collaboration, with the aim of informing decision‐making for industrial solid waste management and green development.

Industrial solid waste; Resource utilization; Green development; Technological innovation