In most FI sectors, steps are being taken to reduce the eCO2 of materials and products. Many of these efforts (e.g. more efficient design, lower energy processes, reducing waste) are considered separately; the combination of multiple steps is not considered, nor is the potential for interactions between them. Carbon savings are presented step-by-step, instead of considering the product level.
Feasibility study for a regional hub to recover spent foundry sand
This is a feasibility study for a regional hub to create industrial symbioses between foundries and new end-users across the foundation industries such as cement/concrete, ceramics and glass.
Business opportunities for foundation industries in a circular economy for wind energy infrastructure
This case study aims to I) Develop novel business opportunities for the foundation industries to close the loop on wind turbine end-of-use management, and II) Provide feedback on material selection and design to future-proof manufacturing of the next generation of wind turbines with a circular economy in mind.
