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  1. 1. Adoption of the Digital Product Passport : A qualitative study within SMEs in the Swedish furniture sector

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kalle Gunnarsson; Niels Mignot; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Product Passport; DPP; Traceability; Furniture Industry; Sustainability; Blockchain Technology; Digitalt Produktpass; DPP; Spårbarhet; Möbelindustrin; Hållbarhet; Blockkedjeteknik;

    Abstract : In the last decade, the European Union has looked to become more sustainable toreach the global environmental goals. With The European Green deal, a transition towards a circular economy has been set in place. READ MORE

  3. 2. Freight Transport in the Car-Free City : Towards a more sustainable urban freight sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melisa Marta; [2023]
    Keywords : Car-free city; sustainable urban freight transport; urban consolidation center; cargo bicycles;

    Abstract : Freight transport of goods is an indispensable part of everyday life. Without it there would be no delivery of products such as food, water, construction material, technology, furniture, clothes and society, as we know it today, would collapse.  However, there are more and less sustainable ways of transporting goods. READ MORE

  4. 3. The COVID-19 pandemic's effects on supply chains within the Swedish retail industry - Experiences from the DIY and furniture sectors

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ellen Persson; Järdhage Victor; [2022-08-03]
    Keywords : COVID-19 pandemic; supply chain disruptions; supply chain mitigation strategies;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions and consequences to global supply chains. The pandemic commenced in China in late 2019 and quickly spread throughout the world. China is a country that plays a key role in international trade as it is a large producer and exporter of goods. READ MORE

  5. 4. Measurement Systems for Estimating Imposed Loads

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

    Author : Cassandra Doggett; [2022]
    Keywords : strain gauge; potentiometer; measurement system; sensor; cross laminated timber; imposed load; live load; design standard; sustainability; CLT; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction sector stands for eleven percent of the carbon dioxide emissions in the world WorldGBC (2019). To minimize that impact, the construction sector must take a closer look at improving the sustainability of buildings. READ MORE

  6. 5. An analysis of the Peer-to-Peer model of the sharing economy as an ecosystem platform. A case in the furnishing sector: TAGE for the Municipality of Göteborg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Carlotta Muscolino; [2021-07-08]
    Keywords : Sharing economy; sharing service; furniture sector; peer-to-peer sharing economy; peer-to-peer furniture sector; value proposition; bottleneck sharing furniture;

    Abstract : Modern society is leaving behind the concept of a linear economy and moving ever closer to that of a circular economy. Therefore, the way we act has changed to become more and more sustainable. READ MORE