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Nowadays, high expectations are set for a digitally enabled circular economy (CE), to enhance resource efficiency. Tracing, tracking, and storing information is most important for this. In this paper, the application of Internet of Things (IoT) and Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain) are hence discussed by presenting the case of professional Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) in Italy. Within the context of CE, prevention of electronic waste (WEEE) is extremely relevant as it is a fast-growing waste stream, and the products contain environmentally damaging substances as well as valuable and rare materials. The use of a proper combination of IoT and blockchain can help the producers to keep control on products until EEE end-of-life, while promoting CE strategies and supporting decision-making. Based on the outcomes of five interviews conducted in 2019 to companies of the EEE sector, potential improvements in the EEE end-of-use management are discussed. After providing the definition of requirements for both the technical solution and its testing are provided, three solution variations and the related business models are created and presented, as well as considerations on their environmental and economic impacts. The study shows how digital technologies can support the appropriate and circular management of EEE products and WEEE.
Chiara Magrini; Jana Nicolas; Holger Berg; Alberto Bellini; Enrico Paolini; Nazarena Vincenti; Luca Campadello; Alessandra Bonoli. Using Internet of Things and Distributed Ledger Technology for Digital Circular Economy Enablement: The Case of Electronic Equipment. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4982 .
AMA StyleChiara Magrini, Jana Nicolas, Holger Berg, Alberto Bellini, Enrico Paolini, Nazarena Vincenti, Luca Campadello, Alessandra Bonoli. Using Internet of Things and Distributed Ledger Technology for Digital Circular Economy Enablement: The Case of Electronic Equipment. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (9):4982.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Magrini; Jana Nicolas; Holger Berg; Alberto Bellini; Enrico Paolini; Nazarena Vincenti; Luca Campadello; Alessandra Bonoli. 2021. "Using Internet of Things and Distributed Ledger Technology for Digital Circular Economy Enablement: The Case of Electronic Equipment." Sustainability 13, no. 9: 4982.
Digital platforms may yield a host of advantages in putting circular economy into effect. This paper analyses the related chances and discusses requirements of digital platforms for the realization of a circular economy. It specifically points to potential solutions offered by digital platforms for existing barriers. From there it identifies issues that need specific attendance to create economically and ecologically functional platforms. Three economically relevant perspectives are discussed for this: a management perspective, a legislative perspective and a social/systems perspective.
Holger Berg; Henning Wilts. Digital platforms as market places for the circular economy—requirements and challenges. Sustainability Management Forum | NachhaltigkeitsManagementForum 2018, 27, 1 -9.
AMA StyleHolger Berg, Henning Wilts. Digital platforms as market places for the circular economy—requirements and challenges. Sustainability Management Forum | NachhaltigkeitsManagementForum. 2018; 27 (1):1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHolger Berg; Henning Wilts. 2018. "Digital platforms as market places for the circular economy—requirements and challenges." Sustainability Management Forum | NachhaltigkeitsManagementForum 27, no. 1: 1-9.
In this paper three approaches on transitions pathways are combined to study the role of agricultural nature conservation in the Dutch land use domain for achieving internationally agreed climate and biodiversity targets. The three perspectives used are the Multilevel Perspective (MLP), Initiative Based Learning (IBL) and Integrated Assessment Modelling (IAM). The analysis provides insights in how the combination of different research approaches can lead to more comprehensive policy advice on how agricultural nature conservation could help to achieve internationally agreed sustainability goals related to climate change and biodiversity. IAM shows under which conditions agricultural nature conservation could be consistent with European and global long-term goals regarding food security, biodiversity and climate. MLP provides insight into the extent in which agricultural nature conservation has affected or changed the existing nature and agricultural regimes. IBL, finally, reveals the challenges of encouraging agricultural nature conservation with policy measures. Our analysis shows that a combined perspective provides a deeper understanding of the underlying processes, reasons and motives of agricultural nature conservation, leading to more comprehensive policy recommendations.
Joyce V. Zwartkruis; Holger Berg; Andries F. Hof; Marcel T.J. Kok. Agricultural nature conservation in the Netherlands: Three lenses on transition pathways. Technological Forecasting and Social Change 2018, 151, 119235 .
AMA StyleJoyce V. Zwartkruis, Holger Berg, Andries F. Hof, Marcel T.J. Kok. Agricultural nature conservation in the Netherlands: Three lenses on transition pathways. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 2018; 151 ():119235.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoyce V. Zwartkruis; Holger Berg; Andries F. Hof; Marcel T.J. Kok. 2018. "Agricultural nature conservation in the Netherlands: Three lenses on transition pathways." Technological Forecasting and Social Change 151, no. : 119235.