Circular Economy
Under this theme you will find all publications about the 'circular economy'. This is an economic system in which the value of products and raw materials is preserved for as long as possible.
170 onderzoeken in 'Circular Economy'
Is recovering Neodymium from speaker cabinets meaningful?
Research into the extent to which high-quality magnets with Neodymium occur in discarded speakers and whether recovery is meaningful
The global e-waste monitor 2024
The global e-waste monitor is the most up-to-date overview of global e-waste data, statistics and progress in policy and regulation.
E-waste in the Metropoolregio Amsterdam
An exploration of the e-waste chain and future logistics scenarios
Extending the lifespan of vacuum cleaners through thrift stores
A research and design project to professionalize the collection and repair of discarded vacuum cleaners.
Are discarded kettles suitable for reuse?
This study examined whether kettles that would normally be recycled are suitable for reuse in the thrift store.
E-waste in the United Kingdom
This report describes how electrical appliances are used and disposed of in the UK.
The circular economy: from nice to have to must have
Bottlenecks and recommendations for accelerating the transition to a circular economy
Exploration of the obligation to sell used goods
Research into the possibility of requiring retailers to offer an increasing share of second-hand products
The Netherlands circular in 2050
The 'Netherlands circular in 2050' programme focuses on the development and realisation of a circular economy by 2050.
Monitoring of circularity strategies
Report with principles, backgrounds, applications and examples of circularity strategies and the R-ladder
Impact assessment National Circular Economy Programme
Evaluation and effects of the national policy from the National Circular Economy Programme 2023-2030
Environmental analysis of end-of-life scenarios for decommissioned PV modules
A study and environmental analysis of the different scenarios for decommissioned solar panels.
FutuRaM
FutuRaM will develop the Secondary Raw Materials knowledge base on the availability and recoverability of secondary raw materials (2RMs) within the European Union
Circular Cities Declaration Report 2024
Report with analyses and an overview of the strategies and actions of circular initiatives in European cities.
Recycling of solar panels
RIVM has detailed four options for recycling the glass, solar cells and back sheets of solar panels.
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.
Reuse by consumers in the Netherlands
This report describes how the number of pieces and mass reuse by consumers was determined for the years 2021 and 2022.
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.
Guide for a materials passport
This document specifies the conditions for a proper materials passport.
Exploration batteries circularity
This exploration aims to answer the following question: Is there a need for additional measures to support the circularity of the Dutch battery chain, and if so, what are they and what is their intended purpose?
Circular Circuits
Circular Circuits is a multidisciplinary collaborative research project focused on developing a fully circular generation of electronics.
Joint Position on the Revision of WEEE Directive
Joint position of European environmental organisations on a swift revision of the WEEE Directive.
Repair and refurbishment of electrical and electronic equipment
This study looked at how many electrical and electronic devices are repaired and refurbished.
From right to repair to willingness to repair
This study looks at what prevents consumers from repairing their products.
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.
Circular Batteries Charging the Future
The brochure explores the current status and future potential for circularity across the battery value chain in the Netherlands and beyond.
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
Sustainable metal recovery from e-waste
In this review, effects of e-waste, its composition and various methods available for treating e-waste and heavy metal leaching have been reviewed.
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
Limited collection and recycling problems in Europe
A comparison of different causes for the limited collection and recycling problems of e-waste in Europe
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.
Do solar panels fit within the WEEE directive?
Position paper in which PV CYCLE argues why solar panels should be excluded from the WEEE directive
EU policy recommendations for increased collection of WEEE
Policy recommendations from the EU for European governments to collect more WEEE
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
Brominated flame retardants in the WEEE circular economy
The impact of brominated flame retardants on the circular processing of plastic waste from e-waste
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
Costs of raw material extraction from WEEE
How thermodynamic rarity can provide new insights into raw material extraction from discarded electronics
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
E-waste management and the impact on the environment and society
What is the impact of e-waste on the environment and society, what problems are involved and what possible solutions can be
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
Highly efficient and selective gold mining with graphene oxide
The research describes a method for sustainable gold extraction from e-waste, with high efficiency and selectivity at low concentrations
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
Measuring the possession of electrical and electronic devices in households
Commissioned by the OPEN Foundation, Ffact has conducted research into the ownership of appliances in households.
Monitor Kringloop Nederland 2022
De Monitor Kringloop Nederland brengt cijfers uit de kringloopbranche in kaart met een focus op circulaire, inclusieve en financiële impact
Op weg naar circulaire vermogenselektronica
Hoe het verbeteren van een modulair ontwerp kan bijdragen aan een snellere transitie naar een circulaire economie
Verbeterd monitoringskader voor de circulaire economie
Eurostat heeft monitoringskader voor de circulaire economie in de EU herzien, verbeterd en opnieuw gepubliceerd
Een stap dichter bij biologisch afbreekbare elektronica
De ontwikkeling van een houten transistor die biologisch afbreekbare elektronica, oftewel groene technologie, een stap dichterbij brengt
Risico’s van rook door branden van Li-ion-batterijen
Inzicht in de risico's die de rook van een brand veroorzaakt door Li-ion batterijen met zich meebrengt
ILT-rapport over inzameling en verwerking AEEA
De ILT doet onderzoek naar het stelsel van vergunningverlening, toezicht en handhaving op het gebied van e-waste in Nederland
De race om elektrische-voertuig batterijen te decarboniseren
Hoewel elektrische voertuigen schoon zijn vergt de productie van hun batterijen een hoge CO2-uitstoot, toonaangevende fabrikanten zoeken oplossingen om dit te verminderen
Data over informeel e-wastebeheer: de Agbogbloshie schroothoop
Voorstel voor een methode om de hoeveelheden van informele e-wastestromen in kaart te brengen, met de Agbogbloshie schroothoop als casestudy
Bijwerkingen van de Elektronische Gezondheidszorg Revolutie: Toxic e-waste
Het belang van het betrekken van elektronisch medisch afval bij de ontwikkeling van efficiënte e-waste management praktijken
Terugwinning van goud uit e-waste met behulp van vrijstaande nanopapers
Urban mining met behulp van een geavanceerde recyclingtechnologie om de terugwinning van goud te bevorderen
Hoe ‘circulair’ zijn Nederlandse consumenten?
Hoe 'circulair' Nederlandse consumenten zich nu gedragen, in hoeverre zij bereid zijn daarin te groeien en de potentiële milieuwinst van circulair consumeren
Een wereldwijde blik op e-waste recycling
Een systematisch overzicht van de wereldwijde situatie van e-waste recycling, inclusief beheersmaatregelen, wetgeving en technieken
Reflectie op het NPCE 2023-2030
In deze notitie reflecteert het PBL op de betekenis van het Nationaal Programma Circulaire Economie 2023-2030 (NPCE) voor de ambitie van het kabinet om in 2050 volledig circulair te zijn
Oplossingen voor de impact van het laden van elektrische voertuigen
Oplossingen voor de groeiende belasting van het lokale elektriciteitsnet door het laden van elektrische voertuigen
De voordelen van duurzamere elektronica
Hoe maatregelen zoals eco-design en uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid kunnen helpen om de levensduur van apparaten te verlengen en de impact op het milieu te verminderen
Zeldzame aardmetalen leveren met recycling in de EU
De uitdagingen en kansen bij het ontwikkelen van een toeleveringsketen voor permanente magneten die gebruik maken van zeldzame aardmetalen met behulp van recycling
‘Right to repair’
Briefing met voornemens vanuit de EU om via 'recht op reparatie' reparatiemogelijkheden voor apparaten uit te breiden en aantrekkelijker te maken voor consument en producent
Kinderen en digitale stortplaatsen
De World Health Organization (WHO) rapporteert over de impact van informele stortplaatsen voor e-waste, op de gezondheid en ontwikkeling van kinderen en jonge vrouwen
Beoordeling repareerbaarheid van elektrische en elektronische apparaten
Ontwikkeling van een beoordelingssysteem voor de repareerbaarheid van apparaten op basis van sleutelindicatoren om efficiënter gebruik van materiaal te stimuleren
Innovatie in recycling van afvalstromen met zorgwekkende stoffen
Inventarisatie van zorgwekkende stoffen in afvalstromen en kansen die nieuwe recyclingtechnologie biedt om hiermee om te gaan
Gedragsstrategie burgers en circulaire economie
Langetermijnstrategie en operationele aanpak voor circulair gedrag van burgers ten behoeve van de realisatie van Nederland Circulair in 2050
Gebruik en reparatie van wasmachines
Onderzoek onder Nederlanders naar het consumentengedrag bij de aanschaf, het gebruik en het repareren van wasmachines
Urban Mining naar een duurzame toekomst en circulaire economie
Position paper die een beoordeling biedt van de huidge wereldwijde e-waste management systeem, daar aanbevelingen voor doet en eventuele kansen belicht
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