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1. 1. Generating Design Improvements Using Circularity Indicators : A case study on how to measure, increase and evaluate the circularity of a fully automated coffee machine

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Signe Svorén; Johanna Gustavsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circularity Indicators; Circularity Measurement Toolkit; Environmental design; Product Development; Product Evaluation;

   Abstract : This thesis presents how circularity indicators successfully can be used to generate concrete design improvements for commercial machines with the aim of making them better adapted to the Circular Economy. By using a methodology based on workshops, assessment of circular maturity from BS8001:2017- Framework for implementing the principles of the circular economy in organizations – guide, and use of the circularity indicator Circularity Measurement Toolkit (CMT) a fully automated coffee machine became 4 percent improved in the circular performance and an 80 percent landfill waste reduction was achieved. READ MORE