Essays about: "Closed loop approach"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the words Closed loop approach.

1. 1. A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste Within Healthcare : A fully implementable solution for creating a circular end-of-life option for plastic waste using chemical recycling

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Bharghav Ganesh; Iliass Temsamani; [2023]
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   Abstract : With a growing awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the disposal of healthcare plastic consumables through conventional end-of-life methods, such as landfilling and incineration, there is an increasing need to adopt more sustainable practices. This thesis explores the development of an alternative, circular economy-based solution to manage plastic waste generated by the healthcare sector, focusing on the identification of circular end-of-life strategies. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the feasibility of  Returnable Transport Packaging in the ICT industry : An exploratory study about the drivers, barriers, and enablers of implementing Returnable Transport Packaging in ICT Supply Chains

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Carl Munck af Rosenschöld; Giovanna Leveratto Bravo; [2023]
   Keywords : Returnable Transport Packaging; Feasibility; ICT Industry; Reverse Logistics;

   Abstract : Background: Establishing closed-loop supply chains is essential for the development of a future circular economy. This concept not only applies to the products within the supply chain but also to their packaging. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
   Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

   Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

5. 4. Developing a closed-loop supply chain to eliminate Single Use Plastic products : Implementing Circular Economy practices driven by EU commission directives

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Elsa Ottosson; Rania Oweini; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Models; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Single Use Plastic; EU-directive; Small and medium sized enterprise; Post Consumer Plastic Waste;

   Abstract : Single use plastic products (SUPs) are a primary cause of plastic pollution causing significant environmental harm. These products have little to no value after use and are challenging to recycle cost efficiently. READ MORE

6. 5. Supply Chain Sustainability through the closed-loop Approach : The Swedish furniture industry

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Kerstin Stamm; Sven Knauer; [2022]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Sustainability; Closed-Loop Supply Chain; Profitability; Financial Barriers; Reverse Logistics;

   Abstract : Background: Closed-loop supply chains are a concept in sustainability that refers to reusingraw materials and reducing waste to fulfill the global demands for sustainable action.While profit-driven organizations’ interest in closed-loop supply chains has increased, there arefinancial barriers that limit the integration of the economic and the environmental dimension of sustainability. READ MORE