Circular Economy, 3D Printing, and the Biosphere Rules
2018 ◽
Vol 60
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pp. 95-111
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This article applies the Biosphere Rules—a biomimicry-inspired management framework for circular economy initiatives—to the emerging field of additive manufacturing and three-dimensional (3D) Printing, which are revolutionizing industrial sectors from medical devices to spare parts. They are also potentially keys in the emergence of a true circular economy that will bring about environmentally sustainable manufacturing. This article lays out an established strategy that can guide managers and policy makers in pursuit of a cradle-to-cradle economy.
2021 ◽
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2018 ◽
Vol 60
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pp. 112-132
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2019 ◽
Vol 14
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