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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"cradle to cradle."”.
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The Agency of Food Waste
… in South Australia, Australia. Approaches to food waste management have long framed food waste as inert matter to be acted upon, where human intent and action determine how food waste is understood and managed. By only considering human agency, the objects of food waste as a source of …
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Laser-finishing: a new process for designing recyclability in synthetic textiles
The main aim of this project was to find new tools and finishing techniques for designing recyclable, aesthetic ‘surfaces’ within the context of a ‘closed cycle polyester economy’ (Livingston, 2003). This can be explained as a mechanism of industrial ecology where all waste can be reused in a …
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Kit de embalagens com baixo impacto ambiental para entrega de comida japonesa
O seguinte projeto tem como proposta desenvolver um kit de embalagens com baixo impacto ambiental para entrega de comida japonesa utilizando de materiais biodegradáveis. A embalagem deve atender a necessidade dos restaurantes no quesito de armazenagem e precisa ser de fácil manejo e transporte para …
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Beyond Waste: Uncovering the Hidden Potential of Coal Ash
… meaning surpassing and "waste" referring to the materials and resources that are often discarded or overlooked, are the focus of this project. Overall, the project represents a commitment to surpassing conventional limits and transforming waste into a valuable resource. This project also …
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Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau: Where identity stands
… of mātauraka Māori (Māori knowledge) into architectural practice can support and strengthen the connection between people and wāhi tūpuna (ancestral place) at Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau, a significant site for the Kāi Tahu iwi. Once a thriving source of sustenance and resources, Te Nohoaka o …
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Case for sustainability in strategy and operations : overcoming the challenges of product design in creating competitive advantages in circular supply chains
… business models have created a lock-in towards a linear 'take-make-dispose' model of production and consumption - products are manufactured using non-renewable sources and raw materials, manufacturing wastes are discarded as unusable, product is sold through the supply chain often …
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House Recycled
… development of society calls for a new approach to traditional building systems, which no longer meet the demands of today's society. This is mainly manifested in the following points: 1. Traditional buildings, when decayed, generate a large amount of construction waste, which occupies more land …
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reBURB: Redefining the Suburban Family Unit Under a New Construction Ecology
… about them that was alive.” -William McDonough, Cradle to Cradle Home ownership is a significant driver within American culture. In Florida single-family homes represent one of the largest components of our built surroundings, significantly impacting the environment through material use and …
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Feasibility of Reuse in the Concrete Industry
… construction industry accounts for 27% of the total municipal solid waste disposed in landfills. However, more than 75% of C&D waste has residual value and, consequently, could be salvaged, recycled, and/or reused. The need for comprehensive and integrated waste management mechanisms, …
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Towards the sustainable management of electronic waste in Nigeria: South Africa as a model
… approach, but also a sustainable approach towards e-waste management, best encapsulated through a concept known as the 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)' approach. The EPR approach, which is based on the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) places legal, financial, informative and …