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Wallner, T.S. (author), Haslbeck, Jonas M.B. (author), Magnier, L.B.M. (author), Mugge, R. (author)Refurbishment can extend the lifetime of an electronic product and reduce its environmental footprint. However, consumers often perceive refurbished electronics as less attractive than new ones, resulting in lower purchase intentions. While prior research has identified several factors that influence consumer choices regarding refurbished...journal article 2024
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Vasey, Lauren (author), Aejmelaeus-Lindström, Petrus (author), Jenny, David (author), Johns, Ryan Luke (author), Hurkxkens, Ilmar (author), Ming, Coralie (author), Hutter, Marco (author), Gramazio, Fabio (author), Kohler, Matthias (author)In situ robotic construction is a type of construction where mobile robotic systems build directly on the building site. To enable on-site navigation, industrial robots can be integrated with mobile bases, while mobile, high-payload construction machines can be adapted for autonomous operation. With parallel advances in sensor processing, these...book chapter 2024
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Ville, Alicia (author), Hunfeld, Nicole (author), Bakker, C.A. (author), Sené, Baptiste (author), Diehl, J.C. (author)This project aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Erasmus Medical Center (EMC). Systemic design research was executed to map the current waste flow created by the ICU. Literature review, interviews and observations were performed to gather information about the healthcare protocols, hospital procurement...conference paper 2024
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Soman, R. K. (author), Nikolić, D. (author), Sanchez, B. (author)Extended reality (XR) technologies refer to mixed reality and virtual reality configurations that augment real or represent fully virtual information in an intuitive and immersive manner, transforming the way we plan, design, construct, and operate built environment assets. XR offers great potential to support and accelerate the transition of...book chapter 2024
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Honkoop, Margot (author), Albayrak, A. (author), Balkenende, R. (author), Hunfeld, Nicole (author), Diehl, J.C. (author)This research project, part of the Green Intensive Care Unit (ICU) initiative at the Erasmus University Medical Center (EMC), is focused on reducing the environmental impact of syringes at the ICU by designing solutions based on circular economy principles. Based on a Material Flow Analysis of the EMC ICU, syringes and their packaging have been...conference paper 2024
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Miao, X. (author), Magnier, L.B.M. (author), Mugge, R. (author)This research investigates consumers’ perception of two main types of reusable packaging systems: refillable and returnable packaging systems. An online experiment was conducted with Dutch consumers (n=250) in which attitudinal and behavioural responses to two reusable packaging systems were compared to the responses to disposable packaging. We...book chapter 2024
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Roetman Roetman, E.C. (author), Joustra, J.J. (author), Heideman, Geert (author), Balkenende, R. (author)Innovation is crucial to meet the circular economy goals for tire recycling. Devulcanization, an innovative recycling method of reprocessing tire rubber, offers a pathway towards achieving circular economy objectives. While previous research on devulcanization has primarily focused on technical aspects, this study shifts the focus towards...journal article 2024
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McMahon, K.S. (author), Mugge, R. (author), Hultink, H.J. (author)Circularity-conscious management of information and communications technology (ICT) owned by organizations is important to achieving a circular economy. However, changes in organizational management toward circularity has been met with multiple challenges. This study uses 11 semi-structured interviews with on-the-ground ICT decision-makers in...journal article 2024
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Barzigar, Seyed Sajad (author), Ahmadi, Hamed (author), Liaghat, Gholamhossein (author), Seidi, Morteza (author), Mirzaali, Mohammad J. (author)Thin-wall structures, particularly thin-walled tubes, play a critical role in load-bearing structures. Enhancing their ability to withstand crushing loads can significantly improve the overall damping efficiency of the system. Functionally graded thickness (FGT) is a promising approach for enhancing the load-bearing properties of thin-walled...journal article 2024
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Tsui, T.P.Y. (author), Wuyts, Wendy (author), Van den Berghe, K.B.J. (author)A geographic information system (GIS) stores, manipulates, analyses, and visualises spatial data. GIS enables the mapping of building elements and components and can optimise the location of facilities for circular activities, thus contributing to the closing of material loops and the spatial development of circular cities and regions. This...book chapter 2024
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The book is organized into three distinct parts. The first part focuses on data-driven digital technologies and delves into how their capabilities can facilitate the transition to a circular built environment. Essential aspects such as building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, geographical information systems (GIS), scanning...book 2024
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Bos, P. (author), Ritzen, L. (author), van Dam, S.S. (author), Balkenende, R. (author), Bakker, C.A. (author)Replacing fossil-based feedstock with renewable alternatives is a crucial step towards a circular economy. The bio-based plastics currently on the market are predominantly used in single-use applications, with remarkably limited uptake in durable products. This study explores the current state of the art of bio-based plastic use in durable...journal article 2024
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Morgante, C. (author), Vassallo, F. (author), Cassaro, C. (author), Virruso, G. (author), Diamantidou, D. (author), Van Linden, N. (author), Ktori, R. (author), Rodriguez Pascual, M. (author), Micale, G. (author), Xevgenos, Dimitris (author)Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) schemes have been widely proposed in the recent scientific literature not only as a possible solution to brine disposal but also as a non-conventional sustainable source of raw materials. Nevertheless, very few works have pushed the idea towards a real demonstration activity, and...journal article 2024
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Hofman, Wout (author), Rukanova, B.D. (author), Tan, Y. (author), Bharosa, Nitesh (author), Ubacht, J. (author), Rietveld, Elmer (author)The transition towards a circular economy (CE) will require data sharing across different platforms and data spaces of parties operating in a variety of supply chains. From a circular economy compliance monitoring perspective, beyond the access to mandatory data that governments will receive, authorities may benefit from accessing additional...conference paper 2024
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Bradley, J.E. (author), Auping, Willem L. (author), Kleijn, René (author), Kwakkel, J.H. (author), Sprecher, Benjamin (author)Tin is an important metal for society with a high risk of supply disruptions. It is, therefore, classified as a critical material in many parts of the world. An exception is the European Union, for which tin was classified as a non-critical material in 2023. However, there are many discrepancies in the literature regarding the definitions and...journal article 2024
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Konietzko, Jan (author), Baldassarre, B.R. (author), Bocken, Nancy (author), Ritala, Paavo (author)To achieve a transformation toward the circular economy, organizations need to take an ecosystem perspective and consider multiple complementary actors that are needed to deliver circularity as a collective outcome. However, practitioners and scholars lack an understanding of the initial phases of ecosystem creation, in terms of how to get...book chapter 2024
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Vogelaar, Esmee (author)Business parks are marked as key areas in sustainable transitions, including the energy transition and transition to a circular economy. This thesis analysis what the current practices and developments in sustainable and circular business parks in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands are in their contribution to local, regional and national circular...master thesis 2023
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Bakshi, Jaskrit (author)Having seen exponential growth in demand for air travel, the aviation industry has found itself trying to find a balance between economic growth, technological development, and environmental sustainability. This saw a shift in attention towards materials such as fiber reinforced composites, predominantly thermoset in the past with higher...master thesis 2023
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Çetin, Sultan (author)The concept of Circular Economy (CE) has emerged as a promising alternative to the current linear economy, decoupling economic activity from the depletion of natural resources and promoting a restorative and regenerative system. The transition of the building industry to a circular one can be achieved through four core resource principles:...doctoral thesis 2023
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Pekuss, Raitis (author)Cement production is responsible for 8% of the anthropogenic CO2 emissions [1]. Reducing this share will be a strenuous task as the global population and urbanization rates are increasing and, therefore, the need for concrete will remain high [2], [3]. Simultaneously, despite the alarming statistic, a vast majority of demolished concrete...master thesis 2023