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  1. 1. Market for Reuse - Investigating reuse of acoustic ceilings from a market perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Oscar Nilsson; Anton Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Green Building Certifications; Circular Economy; Circular Logistics; Circular Marketing; Construction Product Regulation; Management; Reuse; Reverse Logistics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Context: Today, 96% of Sweden’s materials come from virgin resources and only 3.4% of resources used in Sweden are retained in the value chain. From a total of 266 million tonnes fed into the economy each year, 46.9% consist of construction materials. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Upside of Upcycling : An Investigation of Construction Waste Materials’ Potential for Upcycling through Material Driven Design

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten; Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Alma Swärdh; My Hindersson Oddsberg; [2023]
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    Abstract : The main objective of this thesis is to show the potential that construction waste materials from Skanska’s projects have for upcycling. Materials are investigated through a comprehensive pre-study and their potential is showcased in developed concepts. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

    Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 4. Think inside the box : 3D bin packing visualized with spatial AR andautomated depth feedback

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Konrad Wihl; [2023]
    Keywords : Logistics; Augmented Reality; 3D bin packing; Logistik; Augmented Reality; 3D-lådpackning;

    Abstract : In modern day logistics, small and medium sized consumer goods are often manually handled and packaged in fulfillment centres and warehouses. When time efficiency is prioritised, there exists the risk to pick too big a package and thus waste space which can naturally lead to unwanted consequences such as unnecessary transports being booked and excess package material being used. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Simulation-Based Decision Support for Reverse Logistics of Remanufactured Spare Parts : A Case study of Diesel Particle Filters

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Thordis Tryggvadottir; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Business Models; Reverse Logistics; Simulation; Remanufacturing; Agent Based Method; Discrete Event Method;

    Abstract : Remanufacturing plays a crucial role in circular business models as it offers a sustainable approach to restoring products while reducing energy and resource consumption. In the automotive industry, remanufactured parts are widely used for spare parts, although their usage is still limited compared to newly produced parts. READ MORE