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

Jo Dewulf

Fellow

Kobe Vulsteke

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.