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  1. 1. Second-hand furniture and climate impact : LCA modeling to explore potential emission savings of reused furniture

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Kolbrún Fríða Hrafnkelsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Circularity and decarbonization; Climate impact of furniture; Reused furniture; Furniture environmental impacts; Climate impact of second-hand; Second-hand products; GHG emissions of second-hand; Cirkularitet och avkolning; Klimatpåverkan från möbler; Återanvända möbler; Möblers miljöpåverkan; Klimatpåverkan av begagnade produkter; Begagnade produkter; växthusgasutsläpp från begagnade produkter;

    Abstract : A circular economy has been suggested to be able to respond to environmental challenges caused by over-production and consumption of products. Reuse is a circularity measure ranked high in the waste management hierarchy and is especially relevant for passive durable products such as furniture. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transition to a Sustainable Circular Furniture Economy : Integrated environmental and economic impact assessment of circular changes

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sophie Führer; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; eco-efficiency; kitchen; bench; sustainability; GWP;

    Abstract : The circular economy is presented as a solution to reconcile environmental protection with economic endeavours. However, only 9% of the global manufacturing currently deploys circularity. Within the furniture industry, with its intensive use of resources, the adoption remains limited. READ MORE