Circular economy
30 research articles in 'Circular economy'
The case for an EU Circular Material Use Act
Manifesto of the FEAD proposing a Circular Material Use Act
Accelerating the circular economy in Europe
This report gives a comprehensive analysis of how the EU is doing in the transition to a more circular economy
The Landscape of Circular Electronics Towards 2035
An overview of various developments that will likely influence the landscape in which circular electronics will be embedded by 2035
Zero waste cities of the future
Research about how cities can be designed in a way that helps citizens reduce waste.
Artificial intelligence and the circular economy
This paper offers a first look into the cross-section of two emerging megatrends: how AI can accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
From throw-away society to sustainable, circular production and consumption
In this advisory, The Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli) explores ways to reverse the throwaway trend in our economy.
Critical materials, green energy and geopolitics
seven scientists set out where the Netherlands and the EU stand on the critical materials needed for the energy transition.
Is environmental regulation keeping e-waste under control?
How European Union regulations have affected the exports of e-waste.
Reshaping EPR
Identifies the actions needed to improve the tool of EPR, making it a game changer for circular economy goals.
Unlocking the potential of e-waste
An analysis of chromium, copper, indium, magnesium, neodymium, and niobium in the EU
Repair in the circular economy
This white paper is a collection of interviews with scientists from Leiden University, TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Developments, challenges and opportunities within the e-waste sector
Highlighting developments, challenges and different prospects for e-waste, discussing aspects such as collection, pre-treatment and recycling
E-waste from solar panels in a circular economy
Circular challenges and obstacles but also potential for e-waste from solar panels based on research from Brazil
European Batteries Regulation 2023
The new European Battery Regulation relates to the availability of European raw materials, (economic) circularity and the sustainability of the entire battery value chain
Sustainability Sector Index 2023: Concerns about greenwashing
The Sustainability Sector Index 2023: Kantar's global research into consumer sustainability concerns and behavior.
Behavioural Roadmap to Circular Consumption
Transforming consumption and production systems to significantly reduce material footprint
Monitor Sustainable Living 2023
Monitoring sustainable choices and the openness of the Netherlands to sustainable behavior
Integration of sustainability at retailers/producers
Needs, opportunities and problems when integrating sustainability into retailers' offerings
Circular production of laptops and telephones
How the transition to a circular chain for everyday products such as laptops and telephones in the Netherlands currently stands
Transition to a circular car battery chain
An evaluation of the progress of the transition to a circular economy focused on the 'car batteries' within the mobility sector
Transition paths for Extended Producer Responsibility
The main strengths and limitations of how Extended Producer Responsibility (UPV) is organized in the Netherlands
PV in Mobility: Solar powered cars
Research into future possibilities for solar energy transport and mobility.
The potential of solar electric cooking in sub-Saharan Africa
A new cooker called pressurized solar electric cooker (PSEC) may soon enable solar cooking in Africa
The producer’s perspective on e-waste management
Insights into the barriers and factors that hinder or facilitate producers in managing their electronic waste
Sustainable Electronics with Liquid Metal Printing
Liquid Metal Printed Electronics (LMPE) may be the future of electronics with flexible, sustainable and innovative solutions for the industry
Breakthrough in Recyclable Electronics: Water Soluble Printed Circuit Boards
Breakthrough in sustainable electronics through discovery of water-soluble PCB
Circular economy strategies as enablers for solar PV adoption
Circular strategies and business models for solar panels can promote sustainable investments and reduce the looming waste problem
Battery 2030: Resilient, sustainable, and circular
The demand for batteries is growing, and with it the need for better solutions in the value chain
Attitude and sentiment of the Dutch towards e-waste
Research into how familiar the Dutch are with e-waste, how they deal with it and why
Slow transition to a circular economy in the EU
De Europese Rekenkamer schrijft in dit rapport dat EU-maatregelen voor een circulaire economie niet doeltreffend genoeg zijn geweest omdat EU-financiering vooral is gebruikt voor afvalbeheer
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