Project

The development of a holistic circularibility framework in function of product design based on quality metrics

Code
01D09321
Duration
01 November 2021 → 31 October 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Ecodesign
    • Materials recycling and valorisation
    • Strategic design
Keywords
Sustainability Circular economy Product complexity Ecodesign Indicators
 
Project description

The ability with which products with their components and materials can circulate in our economy, defined here as circularibility, strongly depends on their complexity. Therefore, the objective of this research is to develop a holistic circularibility framework based on this complexity. Case studies will be performed to evaluate its applicability as well as the relationship with economic and environmental sustainability.