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1. Sustainable Best Practices in Electronic Sector : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Industry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Environmental issues related to the Electronic and Electrical Equipment industry lead companies to consider a new sustainability model to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. A significant body of literature focuses on materials and process innovation in the field of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), simultaneously limited attention has been given to industry practices and circular economy strategies. READ MORE
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2. Proactive Paths. Innovative Solutions for Today’s Sustainability Challenges
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : .... READ MORE
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3. Transitioning towards a circular economy at an electronics manufacturer: Barriers and solutions for implementing a take back system in the US
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationsteknikAbstract : So far, over 50 million tonnes of e-waste have been generated globally (World Economic Forum, 2019), raising the question of the role of circular economy in combating climate change (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2021). This thesis explores the opportunities for Axis Communications to introduce a take back system for recycling decommissioned products in the US. READ MORE
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4. Take-Make-Destroy: Exploring Unsustainable Production-Consumption Systems and Policies to Address Product Destruction
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : The practice of product destruction, whereby retailers or manufacturers dispose of viable consumer products such as unsold goods or consumer returns, is an extreme expression of the linearity of our current production-consumption system. This qualitative exploratory study aims to uncover why companies engage in this highly unsustainable and resource-inefficient behaviour, and to explore the potential policy interventions required to effectively address the issue. READ MORE
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5. Applications of Printed and Organic Electronics : How printed and organic electronics can facilitate circular business models in the fashion industry through traceability
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknikAbstract : Printed and organic electronics have been intensely researched in the past few years, and their potential low-cost and sustainability benefits combined with their unique form properties makes them interesting from a product design perspective. However, there has been a lack of product design with printed and organic electronics, which has created a gap between research and market. READ MORE