Thoma, Anastasia

2020-06-16T00:00:40Z

https://repository.ihu.edu.gr//xmlui/handle/11544/29627

Circular economy

Non-conventional applications of circular economy

a.thoma@ihu.edu.gr

a.thoma@ihu.edu.gr

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School of Economics, Business Administration & Legal Studies, MSc in Bioeconomy Law, Regulation and Management

This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Bioeconomy at the International Hellenic University. Circular economy is a concept with increasing interest for the academia, policy makers and the business sector and is presented as viable economic model providing for cheap raw material sourcing, energy, water and input savings and solutions for product disposal. While it has only recently become popular, circular economy practices have been active for a quite a long time. These can be characterized as “conventional”. This study focuses on non-conventional circular economy applications which derive their raw materials from waste streams mainly of the agricultural, textile and plastic sectors. The circular angles examined are the production processes, the ways of product and company promotion, the social engagement of the companies and the reporting and certification possibilities and practices.

s.genitsaris@ihu.edu.gr

Kolisis, Fragkiskos

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