Monteiro Silveira, Guilherme (2020) Product Stewardship and the Change in the Value of Waste in a Circular Economy: A Business Case Study. Master thesis, Sustainable Entrepreneurship (SE).
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Abstract
By discussing the partnership between Plastic Energy, Sabic, and Unilever, this research analyzes how product stewardship increases the value of waste and circularity of the plastic industry. An abductive approach is followed, by using interviews as a method of qualitative data collection to link theory to practice. This research shows theoretical relevance by: firstly, arguing that the waste hierarchy is outdated and chemical recycling must be added to the scheme; secondly, it shows that, although pre-cycling is a valid addition to a circular economy, product stewardship is an even more determinant factor in allowing for circularity and its addition to circular economy theory is necessary. As for practical relevance, the results illustrate to industry professionals that there is a solution to the plastic pollution problem, and that engaging with product stewardship and sustainability increases value for the business and its stakeholders.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Faber, N.R. |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jun 2020 13:03 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jun 2020 13:03 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/26 |
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