Essays about: "closed loop recycling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words closed loop recycling.

  1. 1. Circular economy of spare parts and data-driven analytics - “Unlocking Sustainable Value: Analyzing Buyback Policy Circularity Performance in Volvo Group’s Reverse Supply Chain - A Renault Trucks Case Study”

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vladyslav Zahladko; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : closed-loop supply chain; reverse logistics; buyback policy; circular economy; performance measurement; supply chain analytics;

    Abstract : To address the current environmental challenges, companies are steadily shifting from a linear to a circular model in their daily operations. This process implies supplementing the traditional forward logistics with a reverse flow, enabling the reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of existing products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Can iba detect the next compressor failure? : Condition-based monitoring applied to nitrogen compressor – a case study

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Elektronik

    Author : Kalle Kurttio; [2023]
    Keywords : predictive maintenance; condition-based monitoring; screw compressor; reciprocating compressor; ibaAnalyzer; ibaHD-server;

    Abstract : Production of steel powder is done by atomization of a molten steel stream. Atomization is done by feeding high pressure nitrogen gas through nozzles, creating jets of gas which scatter the molten steel stream into powder. The steel powder falls through the atomization tower whilst it cools and solidifies. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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]
    Keywords : ;

    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

  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. Recycling of Textile and Plastic from an Interior Vehicle Component

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Esther Wennerstrand; [2021]
    Keywords : Polycarbonate; ABS; poly ethylene terephthalate ; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; Polykarbonat; ABS; polyetylentereftalat; mekanisk återvinning; kemisk återvinning;

    Abstract : På grund av den rådande klimatförändringen och de globala problem som plast orsakar i miljön blir det allt viktigare att dagens linjära materialanvändning ändras till en cirkulär användning. Inom fordonsindustrin har kravet på ökad tillgänglighet och kvalitet på återvunna material identifierats. READ MORE