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This chapter provides several illustrative examples, mainly from the Dutch context, showing the application of the 10R framework of value retention options presented in the previous chapter, both for the product produce and use lifecycle, the product concept, and design lifecycle.
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Watch this video (Video 4.1) for a detailed overview of the disassembly and refurbishment process at NS.
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Watch this video (Video 4.2) to learn how AELS dismantles the aircraft, separates parts, and applies the various R-strategies.
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(C2C) = consumer-to-consumer; (B2C) = business-to-consumer
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Watch this video (Video 4.3) to see how offering one’s car on SnappCar works for car owners.
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Watch this video (Video 4.4) to learn about the design and the different R-strategies applied by the “OV Recycle” program.
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Watch this video (Video 4.5) on the International Cargo Bike Festival in Groningen (2019).
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Watch this video (Video 4.6) to hear challenges of the Stint founders in maintaining the company and redesigning Stint in response to a tragic accident with small children.
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See van Dongen (2017).
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Watch this video (Video 4.7) to see what a day tour for Foodlogica employees looks like.
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Watch this video (Video 4.8) to learn about design (security and health supporting features) and use of the Urban Arrow.
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Watch this video (Video 4.9) to see how United Wardrobe works and how the company was created.
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Watch this video (Video 4.10) of the Asket t-shirt including the vision of its founders and the t-shirt design challenges.
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Watch this video (Video 4.11) for a documentary about growing mycelium and its potential uses and experiments of Neffa.
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Watch this video (Video 4.12) to see how old MUD Jeans are turned into a new fabric in the mechanical recycling process.
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Watch this video (https://biteable.com/watch/embed/hulaaloop-pitch-kleding-die-met-je-kleintje-meeg-1542403) for an impression of the offerings of maternity clothes rental services like Hulaaloop.
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Watch this video (Video 4.13) to see how rental at LENA library rental works and how they support other clothing libraries.
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Watch this video (Video 4.14) for insights into SaXcell’s chemical recycling process and facts on clothing impacts.
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Watch this video (Video 4.15) to see the mechanical recycling process from denim to fabric at Blue Loop Originals.
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In the Netherlands all municipalities have drop-off points where recyclable items of all kinds can be handed in, including clothes. Sorting takes place using long conveyor belts; see a video of the general process at footnote 21.
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Watch this video (Video 4.16) to see how Ambachtscentra works and how former waste is repurposed for a second lifecycle.
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Watch this video (Video 4.17) for an in-depth outline of material separation and electronic equipment recycling.
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For more information on second-hand or refurbished electronic equipment: www.bundles.nl or https://www.homiepayperuse.com
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For more information on Blue Movement of Bosch: https://www.bluemovement.com/nl-en/about-us
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More information can be found on their website: https://www.bluemovement.nl/hoe-werkt-het
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Watch this video (Video 4.18) for Fairphone’s quest for conflict-free mobile phones.
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More information can be found on their website: https://nl.ifixit.com/Info/index
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Watch this video (Video 4.19) to see the business case of LEAPP.
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Watch this video (Video 4.20) to see the take-back system of Samsung.
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See this link to download the Circular Manifest
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More information on the Electronica Hub of DAR: https://theeconomicboard.com/nieuws/elektronicahub-dar-circulariteit/
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Watch this video (Video 4.21) on our advice for revised EPR.
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More information can be found on their website: https://www.interregeurope.eu/policylearning/good-practices/item/3269/the-bird-rock-den-helder/
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The Belgian government stimulates this actively; see https://www.ovam.be/landfill-mining). It is involved in two EU Interreg projecten: COCOON en RAWFILL. One of the front-running companies from Belgian Brabant is Machiels group
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Reike, D., Vermeulen, W.J.V., Witjes, S. (2022). Working with the New Conceptualization of Circular Economy 3.0: Illustrating the Ten Value Retention Options. In: Alvarez-Risco, A., Rosen, M.A., Del-Aguila-Arcentales, S. (eds) Towards a Circular Economy. CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94293-9_4
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