Why the circular economy and LCA make each other stronger
The circular economy is an inspiring idea. And with the power of LCA behind it, the resulting new products, strategies and business models can fuel real change.
From fast fashion to slow style
Fast fashion puts pressure on production costs, which is bad for the environment, working conditions and product quality. To make a change, we need to challenge consumption.
What can the Internet of Things do for sustainability?
Connecting products to the IoT makes it possible to monitor field data and fill important information gaps, thus promoting a circular economy and enhancing life cycle assessment.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part V: circular supplies
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. Recycled, renewable and biodegradable supplies are one way to do that.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part IV: sharing
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. An excellent way to get more use out of items is to share them.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part III: reusing waste
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. What are some ways to put waste materials to good use?
5 roads to a circular economy – Part II: Product as a service
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. How can offering a product as a service help you reach that goal?
5 roads to a circular economy – Part I: product life extension
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality. In this miniseries, we discuss five circular models and how LCA helps to reach that goal. Today: product life extension.
Circular economy Eco-design and product development Life cycle assessment
Improving Loop’s circular ‘milkman’ model with environmental footprint information
Loop offers consumer products in reusable packaging. For their partners Procter & Gamble, PRé developed a model and a tool to assess and optimize the impact of products delivered through Loop.
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Circular economy Social impact assessment
Towards integrating social and environmental value in resources passports
Excess Materials Exchange (EME) seeks to integrate social impact into their resource passports for materials and products. PRé supported them with analyses.
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