The role of ecodesign in the circular economy

Doorsselaer, Karine Van

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819817-9.00018-1

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“…In any case, sustainable Design Thinking, which supports the transformation of a company on the basis of sustainable visions and merges with the concept of ecodesign at the level of innovation of solutions, can on the one hand support the achievement of the SDGs [38] and on the other foster the adaptability of companies and strengthen their resilience. Considering that in volatile markets characterized by uncertainty, rapid change, and complex challenges, a company's ability to adapt and maintain resilience is critical to long-term success, Design Thinking incorporating Industry 5.0 principles and product-level merging with the concept of ecodesign can strengthen companies in developing solutions that are flexible, sustainable, human-centric, and thus not only responsive to immediate demands but also strengthening of long-term resilience and adaptability in a constantly changing market environment.…”

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Cultivating Design Thinking for Sustainable Business Transformation in a VUCA World: Insights from a German Case Study

Niehaus,

Mocan

2024

Sustainability

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Companies around the world are facing global challenges, such as internationally interwoven crisis situations and conflicts, climate change, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and technological disruptions. While the UN has developed a global agenda (namely, the SDGs) to drive sustainability, at a political and economic level, global players seem to have a rather heterogeneous understanding of the situation. How can companies successfully adapt to the resulting turbulent market environments? Design Thinking, a method for finding answers to complex and wicked problems, is experiencing a renaissance wherein it is being used not only as a tool for product innovation but also for organizational and strategic transformation. By incorporating the principles of Industry 5.0 into company visions and integrating Design Thinking and ecodesign at the level product innovation, Design Thinking can help strengthen the adaptability of companies and create sustainable innovations in these VUCA environments. However, the factors that are necessary to realize the full potential of Design Thinking for sustainable business transformation remain unclear in science. This paper presents a case study that shares key factors, including a company DNA that consists of a targeted orchestration of diversity and the company’s Love–Trust–Do mantra that, in combination, work transnationally in the company organization and can utilize the full potential of Design Thinking to foster sustainable innovation and thus strengthen the company’s resiliency in times of VUCA.

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Cultivating Design Thinking for Sustainable Business Transformation in a VUCA World: Insights from a German Case Study

Niehaus,

Mocan

2024

Sustainability

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“…Eco-design is essentially based upon the incorporation of environmental aspects into the design and development of a product, whilst making sure it fulfils the required quality standards (ISO/TR 14062:2002). In the light of this, eco-design might be considered as a response to the problem of using packages that, due to their material composition, are not suitable for recycling and so can only be disposed of conventionally (Van Doorsselaer, 2021;Yeang, Woo, 2010). From the practical point of view, eco-design might be use for developing a refined version of packaging with smaller environmental impact, but whose performance and role and function in supply chains is not altered (Karwowska, Żakowska, 2020).…”

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Implementation of Actions for Extended Producer Responsibility as a Proposal to Streamline Post-Consumer Packaging Management Systems in Poland

Cholewa-Wójcik

Ingrao

HORNICKI

2022

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The transposition of new regulations into national legal systems, including updated goals and requirements for the management of packaging placed on the market and packaging waste, provides a number of opportunities for the operation of post-consumer waste management systems. This publication focuses on the essence and characteristics of the system of extended producer responsibility in selected European countries. This paper identifies, on the basis of an analysis taking into account the scopes of legal, economic, physical, and informational liability, key areas of the extended producer responsibility system requiring improvements. It develops recommendations regarding the possibility of introducing changes to the functioning of the EPR system in Poland. The implementation of the improvement proposals for the EPR can significantly contribute to achieving the existing EU waste targets, as well as the ambitious new targets included in the EU Circular Economy.

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“…According to the Brazilian Association of Public Cleaning and Special Waste Companies (ABRELPE), em 2020 [7], approximately 47 million tons of construction and demolition waste (CDW) were collected, highlighting the magnitude of the waste problem in the construction industry [7]. Moreover, it is estimated that around 90% of the raw material used in the manufacturing of these products becomes waste even before the products are finished, and 80% of the finished product is discarded in the first 6 months of use [8,9]. About 20 to 30% of the blocks are transformed into powder during the processing of natural granites, estimating that around 2 to 2.5 million tons of waste are generated annually in Brazil [10].…”

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Experimental study of the production of resin granite and marble using their solid waste

Santos,

Genova,

Soares

et al. 2024

Matéria (Rio J.)

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Structural materials play an essential role in equipment and constructions, with properties such as strength and stability. Granite and marble are widely used for structural building materials such as cladding, sinks and countertops. It is possible to recycle waste from these rocks in the production of new parts, reducing the environmental impact. In Brazil, there is a high amount of construction and demolition waste, with most of the raw material becoming waste before the product is finished. Studies indicate that the incorporation of ornamental stone waste into cementitious products can significantly reduce environmental impact and improve its sustainability. The present work presents an experimental study for the manufacture of resin granite test specimens with residues from different dosages and resin epoxy levels. Flexural strengths of up to 7, 11, 24 and 28 MPa are achieved for resin contents of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively. The material has anisotropic characteristics and makes good use of almost all of the size ranges of waste used. Future reverse engineering studies of the resin are also necessary to expand knowledge and further optimize its application.

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The role of ecodesign in the circular economy

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Cultivating Design Thinking for Sustainable Business Transformation in a VUCA World: Insights from a German Case Study

Cultivating Design Thinking for Sustainable Business Transformation in a VUCA World: Insights from a German Case Study

Implementation of Actions for Extended Producer Responsibility as a Proposal to Streamline Post-Consumer Packaging Management Systems in Poland

Experimental study of the production of resin granite and marble using their solid waste

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