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Design and collaboration strategies for circular economy implementation across the value chain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Giovana M. Gomes ,
Daniela C. A. Pigosso  and
Tim C. McAloone
Giovana M. Gomes*
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Tim C. McAloone
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
*
gimgo@dtu.dk

Abstract

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Based on circular economy readiness assessments of six value chain layers, 18 design strategies and five collaboration strategies for circular economy were identified. The design strategies have many applications, from the design of materials, products, and processes to business models, and while some are specific to determined layers, others can be addressed by companies in multiple layers. Furthermore, collaboration across the value chain was found to affect positively the employment of circular economy design strategies, contributing to the fulfilment of solutions’ circularity potential.

Keywords

circular economydesign strategyvalue chaincollaboration

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Design for Sustainability
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1259 - 1268
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