Essays about: "Circular Economy Framework"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 165 essays containing the words Circular Economy Framework.

  1. 11. Concrete Limits: A sociometabolic analysis of the feasibility of the Circular Economy approach for the concrete sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nicolette Simone Wedgwood Young; [2023]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The concrete sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions; consumes substantial amounts of natural resources and serves as a significant source of global waste. The Circular Economy approach has been put forward as the solution to these environmental issues, but the overall effectiveness of the approach has been called into question by existing research. READ MORE

  2. 12. Raw Material Management Strategies for Waste Reduction : A case study at a Swedish manufacturing SME

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Emil Ingelsten; Erik Johnsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Waste reduction strategies; Supply chain management; Raw material management; Sustainability; Butterfly diagram; Sustainable supply chain management.;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies have a tremendous environmental impact in terms of the way they manage raw materials. In addition, the amount of waste produced by industries continues to increase, which puts even more significant pressure on the environment. READ MORE

  3. 13. Unlocking the Potential of AI-driven Circular Business Model Innovation : A case study of an industrial symbiosis

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Björn Tomas Minde; Niklas Bäcklund; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial intelligence; Circular business model; Circular business model innovation; Circular economy; Industrial symbiosis; Artificiell intelligens; Cirkulär affärsmodell; Cirkulär affärsmodell innovation; Cirkulär ekonomi; Industriell symbios;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to explore and provide empirical insights into AI-driven circular business model innovation (CBMI) in industrial symbiosis. In doing so, it addresses the knowledge gap regarding how industrial companies can use AI to amplify circular business models and facilitate AI-driven circular innovation. READ MORE

  4. 14. Increased Sustainability Through Circular Economy : A case study on how to increase the circularity performance of a global manufacturing enterprise

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Emma Larsson; Sofia Mattus; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Framework; Implementation Model; Case Study; Circularity Practices;

    Abstract : Businesses are gradually extending their attention towards including sustainability activities in their business practices. Current linear approaches are outdated and new long-term sustainable options are being investigated. READ MORE

  5. 15. Enhancing circular economy through circular public procurement : A case study within the Swedish railway industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Josefin Odelstam; Josefine Blomqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; circular public procurement; circular requirements;

    Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to identify essential barriers, enablers, and incentives for including circular requirements in tender specification, to facilitate the transition from linear to circular public procurement within the railway industry, thus enhancing a circular economy. This by answering the following research questions: RQ1: What barriers and enablers for circular public procurement within the railway industry exist, and how can the enablers overcome the barriers to facilitate the transition from linear to circular public procurement to enhance a circular economy? RQ2: How can public procurers be incentivized to undergo a transition from linear to circular public procurement within the railway industry? Method: To fulfill the purpose a qualitative case study has been carried out within the Swedish railway industry, focusing on rail vehicle procurement. READ MORE