Semplonius, Nathalie N. (2021) Reuse, Repair, Remanufacture and Recycle, Rethinking the Circular Economic Model. A case study on business park Haskerveen, Heerenveen (The Netherlands). Master thesis.
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Abstract
The need for sustainable development is widely acknowledged. In the case of production and consumption, this development should lead to the use of renewable resources and less waste. An element of the move towards sustainable development is the Circular Economy (CE), in which resources are recirculating. Sustainable development and the CE became more and more important in theory, after all, it remains difficult to translate it into practice. This qualitative research focuses on the unknown spatial scale in which the CE can best operate. A literature review, in-depth interviews in the case study area, and a geospatial network analysis based on the interviews are used. From the literature review, it becomes clear that many different components are required to create a successful CE. Moreover, contributions need to be made by both sides; companies and consumers. The case study area is already the location for some businesses that can contribute to a successful CE. Nonetheless, business park Haskerveen also shows that it is not achievable to have a complete CE on such a local scale. However, there is a possibility to close the loop for specific materials. For a CE in general, the regional scale will give the most successful results. To bring the CE to the highest success, it is important to have a clear focus and make use of the opportunities that are present or create new opportunities. More research into the practical application is recommended to increase the success of a CE.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Sciences (Research) |
| Supervisor: | Brouwer, A.E. |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Sep 2021 08:55 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Sep 2021 08:55 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3679 |
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