Essays about: "drivers and barriers for circular systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words drivers and barriers for circular systems.

1. 1. Circular Transformation of the American Wood Packaging Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Shane Yuhasse; [2023]
   Keywords : circular economy; packaging; producer responsibility; wood; waste; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: Wood packaging consumes over twenty percent of industrial timber harvests in the United States. Organised reuse of wood packaging can reduce timber consumption but is not widely practised. READ MORE

3. 2. Household product refills as a solution to single-use packaging: Developing The Theory of Retailer Care

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Connor Bartek; Alexandra Rumbolt; [2022]
   Keywords : circular economy; eco retailer; fast-moving consumer goods; household products; plastics; refill systems; refillable goods; retailers; reuse; single-use packaging; Theory of Retailer Care; waste reduction; refills;

   Abstract : This research seeks to explore and understand retailers’ perspectives, realities, and actions regarding refill systems for household products. The reader can ponder not an answer to a question but rather grasp a deeper understanding of the retailers’ role within refill systems, as well as the feasibility of reducing single-use packaging for household products with a goal to reduce waste. READ MORE

4. 3. The Circular Fashion Economy : A Case Study on the Role of Unsold Apparel in Circular Strategies

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : David Jansson; Victoria Sjöbohm; [2022]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Strategies; Deadstock; Drivers and Barriers; Excess Inventory; Fashion; Cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära strategier; deadstock; drivkrafter och barriärer; överlager; mode;

   Abstract : The fashion industry is one of the most heavily polluting industries in the world. The industry has traditionally operated through the linear economy utilizing a take-make-waste supply chain. The appearance of the circular economy has provided the fashion industry with the opportunity to change its business models to more circular alternatives. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring rental business models as a way to extend furniture lifetime: Establishing rental furnishing service for students in Lund

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Yu-Ting Chiu; [2020]
   Keywords : Business model; Sustainable consumption and production; Product-service system PSS ; Rental furnishing service for students; Furniture and furnishing industry; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The European furniture industry is driven to change from linear to circular business models. Product-service systems (PSS) are considered to offer promising solutions that may enable the transition towards the circular economy. In the furniture industry, one example of a product-service system is the furnishing rental service. READ MORE

6. 5. Knock on (Engineered) Wood: Pathways to Increased Deployment of Cross-Laminated Timber

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Jack Fraser; [2017]
   Keywords : Cross-laminated timber; Low-carbon building materials; Bio based building materials; Swedish building sector; Decarbonisation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Significant negative environmental impacts are attributed to the building sector. To complement operational building efficiency, mitigation strategies could further decrease these environmental impacts. One mitigation strategy is increased use of low-carbon and bio based building materials. READ MORE