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Circular economy for office furniture

Circular economy for office furniture

Help to speed up the office furniture sector’s transition towards a circular and innovative economy with a focus on economic feasibility
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Our Challenge

In the office furniture sector, a significant number of resources continue to be wasted. New office furniture is typically not designed with reuse, repair, refurbishment, or recycling in mind. Simultaneously, the rapidly evolving nature of work demands office furniture that is modular, adaptable, and recyclable. To address these challenges, we aim to explore innovative approaches and solutions that can transform the office furniture industry in Europe towards greater sustainability. Our objective is to identify strategies that not only reduce resource wastage but also present strong financial incentives and robust business cases. “By designing sustainable furniture, it is core, that companies can reduce costs associated with raw materials and waste disposal. Modular and adaptable furniture extends the product lifecycle, reducing the need for frequent replacements and, consequently, lowering overall expenditure. Refurbishment and recycling options can open new revenue streams, tapping into a growing market of environmentally-conscious consumers and businesses” We believe that by combining sustainability with sound economic planning, the office furniture sector can achieve significant environmental impact while also enhancing profitability and market competitiveness. Together, let's engage in shaping a sustainable and economically viable future for office furniture in Europe.

The Team

Teamchers

These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.

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Kerstin Kuchta
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MK
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Mahsa Doostdar Kejdehi
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Learners

8 learners
Study period
25 October – 13 December 2024
Study format
Hybrid
Application period
21 August – 16 October 2024
Credits
3 ECTS
Hosting university
Hamburg University of Technology
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Value and progress

Work in international, interdisciplinary teams

By the end of the course students learn how to work in international, interdisciplinary teams in terms of: knowing about the different roles, reflect on team dynamics, get to know tools for efficient online collaboration and how to provide constructive peer-feedback.

ESCO SKILLS

Work in teams

Being able to critically reflect on circularity and climate neutrality at an advanced level

By the end of the course students will have basic knowledge about the topic Circular Economy and the state of the art in this research field. They are able to discuss recent issues and identify relevant research connected with their fields of study. At the end of the course, students will develop robust business cases that demonstrate the economic viability of sustainable practices in office furniture.

ESCO SKILLS

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Hosting university

Hamburg University of Technology

Hamburg University of Technology