Circular design in the sports industry: from sustainability to a circular economy

Petronis, Tomas; Valušytė, Rūta

doi:10.1109/icte51655.2021.9584822

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“…Findings highlighted challenges such as product complexity and low return rates, while design for durability and repairability emerges as a key factor, suggesting that 'reduction' practices should be the foundation on which other CE elements can be built. Petronis and Valušyt ė [94] explored how Circular Design (CD) practices are employed in CE implementation within sports while emphasizing the role of this in driving the transition to a CE in the sports industry. The research offers insights into potential CD principles that are appropriate for specific scenarios in sports, enhancing practical understanding of the CE's application in the field.…”

Section: Sports Equipment Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings

Vogiantzi,

Tserpes

2023

Sustainability

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The circular economy (CE) has recently emerged as a key strategy for promoting sustainability and reducing waste in various industrial sectors. This paper provides an overview of the definition, assessment and enhancement of circularity in general and in five key industries, including aerospace, wind energy, transportation, automotive and sports goods, by using data and information from the literature and for the section of the definitions of the CE also using information from the EC funded project “RECREATE”. The survey reviews in detail the different definitions, assessment methods and metrics used to explore and evaluate circularity, including assessment frameworks such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and assessment indicators. Furthermore, it explores the challenges, possibilities and available tools for enhancing circularity, focusing on digital tools. The survey highlights the importance of a holistic and systemic approach to circularity concerning all stakeholders along the value chain. Overall, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the circular economy's definition, assessment, and enhancement and provides insights for future research.

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Section: Sports Equipment Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings

Vogiantzi,

Tserpes

2023

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“…Major events such as the Summer Olympic demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing sustainability at sporting events. Therefore, this initiative was eventually utilized during Finland's participation in the 2017 Fall European Basketball Championship (Petronis and Valušytė, 2021). Associations, competitions, and Olympiads are notable public events that draw enormous crowds of viewers and participants and produce massive amounts of waste.…”

Section: Sports Events From 2000 To 2023mentioning

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From Spectacle to Sustainability: Navigating Waste Management Challenges in Mega-Sporting Events of the Modern Era

Zafari,

Golzary

2023

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In modern times, sports play a significant role in people's lives, serving as major global events. While sports can have a positive impact on health and quality of life, they can also have negative effects on the environment and people's health in specific circumstances. The production of massive amounts of waste during events like the Olympics and the World Cup is a major concern. Improper waste management can lead to land and water pollution, harm ecosystems, destroy biodiversity, and negatively impact human health. The amount of waste produced by stadiums around the world varies depending on factors such as population density, lifestyle, levels of consumption, and commercial activities near the stadiums. Weather conditions, seasons, and changes in people's behavior can also influence waste production. Understanding the variety of stadium waste (production rate, quantity, quality, source, etc.) and the characteristics of the host city is essential to design and implement sustainable waste management systems. Inefficient waste management can result in resource depletion, visual pollution, high management costs, and adverse effects on human health. This study aims to investigate different waste management strategies for mega-sporting events during the last two decades. The findings demonstrate that governments and event organizers have increasingly focused on implementing effective waste management systems. Going forward, organizers should prioritize smart waste management strategies to manage the waste stream generated by these events.

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“…Findings highlighted challenges such as product complexity and low return rates, while design for durability and repairability emerges as a key factor, suggesting that 'reduction' practices should be the foundation on which other CE elements can be built. Petronis and Valušytė [93] explored how Circular Design (CD) practices are employed in CE implementation within sports while emphasizing the role of this in driving the transition to a CE in the sports industry. The research offers insights into potential CD principles that are appropriate for specific scenarios in sports, enhancing practical understanding of CE's application in the field.…”

Section: Sports Equipment Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Definition, Assessment and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review

Vogiantzi,

Tserpes

2023

Preprint

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Circular economy has recently emerged as a key strategy for promoting sustainability and reducing waste in various industrial sectors. This paper provides an overview of circularity in aerospace, wind energy, transportation, automotive and sports goods using data and information from the literature and the EC funded project "RECREATE". The survey reviews the different definitions, assessment methods and metrics used to explore and evaluate circularity, including assessment frameworks such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and assessment indicators. Furthermore, explores the challenges, possibilities and the available tools for enhancing circularity, such as digital tools. The survey highlights the importance of a holistic and systemic technique to circularity, concerning all stakeholders along the value chain. Overall, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of circular economy and provides insights for future research.

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Circular design in the sports industry: from sustainability to a circular economy

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings

On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings

From Spectacle to Sustainability: Navigating Waste Management Challenges in Mega-Sporting Events of the Modern Era

On the Definition, Assessment and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review

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