Essays about: "Circularity"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 224 essays containing the word Circularity.

  1. 11. Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of leasing batteries for electric vehicle fleets

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Miguel Angel Gonzalez Salazar; Georgios Kormazos; [2023]
    Keywords : circularity; LCA; NPV; leasing; batteries; electric vehicles;

    Abstract : Battery electric vehicles (BEV) powered by renewable energy are expected to enable a largedecarbonization of the land-based transport. Recent estimations of the International EnergyAgency suggest that BEVs could grow 20-fold by 2030, reaching 200 to 350 million unitsglobally. READ MORE

  3. 12. Adoption of the Digital Product Passport : A qualitative study within SMEs in the Swedish furniture sector

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kalle Gunnarsson; Niels Mignot; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Product Passport; DPP; Traceability; Furniture Industry; Sustainability; Blockchain Technology; Digitalt Produktpass; DPP; Spårbarhet; Möbelindustrin; Hållbarhet; Blockkedjeteknik;

    Abstract : In the last decade, the European Union has looked to become more sustainable toreach the global environmental goals. With The European Green deal, a transition towards a circular economy has been set in place. READ MORE

  4. 13. Sustainability demands on internal and external providers of IT

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Emma Lenman; Ida Appelgren; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable IT; sustainability; IT; green IT; data governance; energy efficient; greenhouse gas emissions;

    Abstract : The use of IT in companies is constantly expanding, and therefore, so is the energy consumption and carbon footprint from IT. If companies do not take steps towards more sustainable IT usage, the footprint will continue to expand, toxic metals will be used in hardware and the usage of world resources will not become more circular. READ MORE

  5. 14. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  6. 15. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Elin Kjellberg; Violet Mirgati; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; circular business model; cross-sector collaboration; transportation industry; repurpose; circulär ekonomi; cirkulär affärsmodell; tvärsektionella samarbeten; transportindustrin; repurpose; återbruk;

    Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE