scholarly journals Managing the Transition towards Circular Metabolism: Living Labs as a Co-Creation Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Libera Amenta ◽  
Anna Attademo ◽  
Hilde Remøy ◽  
Gilda Berruti ◽  
Maria Cerreta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Resource Consumption ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Soil Resource ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Living Labs ◽  
Five Phases

Resource consumption and related waste production are still rapidly increasing all over the world, leading to social and environmental challenges and to the production of the so-called ‘wastescapes’. Peri-urban areas—in-between urban and rural territories—are particularly vulnerable and prone to develop into wastescapes because they are generally characterised by mixed functions and/or monofunctional settlements, as well as by fragmentation in a low-density territory that is often crossed by large infrastructure networks. Moreover, peri-urban areas are generally the selected locations for the development of plants for waste management. In this way, they are crossed by waste flows of a different nature, in a landscape of operational infrastructures and wasted landscapes. Implementing Circular Economy (CE) principles, interpreting waste and wastescapes as resources, is a way to significantly reduce raw material and (soil) resource consumption, improving cities’ metabolism. A circular approach can positively affect the spatial, social and environmental performances of peri-urban areas. However, the transition towards a CE presents many challenges. This article outlines an approach to address these challenges, presenting a co-creation process among researchers, experts and stakeholders within Living Labs (LLs) processes. LLs are physical and virtual spaces, aiming at the co-creation of site-specific eco-innovative solutions (EIS) and strategies. In the LLs, public–private–people partnerships are developed by applying an iterative methodology consisting of five phases: Co-Exploring, Co-Design, Co-Production, Co-Decision, and Co-Governance. This article presents a case study approach, analysing the co-creation methodology applied in two peri-urban living labs, located in the Metropolitan Areas of Naples (Italy) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands), within REPAiR Horizon2020 research project.

scholarly journals Method for Quantifying Supply and Demand of Construction Minerals in Urban Regions—A Case Study of Hanoi and Its Hinterland

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4358
Author(s):  
Georg Schiller ◽  
Tamara Bimesmeier ◽  
Anh T.V. Pham
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Material Flow Analysis ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Urban Structures

Urbanization is a global trend: Since 2007 more than 50% of the world’s population have been living in urban areas, and rates of urbanization are continuing to rise everywhere. This growth in urbanization has led to an increased demand for natural resources, in particular non-metallic minerals such as stones, sand and clay, which account for one third of the entire flow of materials. Generally, these materials are traded within regional markets. This close geographical link between the demand for building materials in urban areas and the material supply in the hinterland leads to massive interventions in the natural environment and landscape. These urban–rural linkages can be revealed by applying Material Flow Analysis (MFA) to the built environment in order to trace the flows of building materials. The objective of this paper is to present a method for quantifying regional material flows by considering the supply and demand of building materials. This will be applied to the Vietnamese case study area of Hanoi and its hinterland province Hoa Binh. The results indicate a consumption of almost 60% of the construction mineral reserves in total secured by planning in the hinterland province considering a period of 15 years. However, this does not allow for the general conclusion that raw materials are sufficiently available. The sand reservoirs are only sufficient for eight years and clay reserves are used up after four years. This increases the need to exploit further raw material reserves, which are becoming increasingly scarce and results in stronger interventions in nature In order to safeguard the hinterland from the negative impacts of urbanization, a new understanding of resource efficiency is needed—one that acknowledges both resource efficiency in the construction of urban structures and appropriate resource conservation in the provision of the raw materials from the hinterland. This will require the creation of new integrated planning approaches between urban and regional planning authorities. Regional MFA is one way of realising such an approach.

scholarly journals The case for urban and reclaimed wood in the circular economy

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 5226-5245
Author(s):  
Anna R. Pitti ◽  
Omar Espinoza ◽  
Robert Smith
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Online Sales ◽  
Emotional Value ◽  
Trade Shows

Circular economy production, or upcycling of traditional waste products, has evolved in alignment with consumer driven accountability and demand for environmentally friendly alternatives. In recent years, industries have emerged to upcycle materials for value-added production. This paper presents case study interview results used to gather information about current marketing practices within the urban and reclaimed wood industries, which upcycles trees felled in urban areas and wood generated through construction and demolition. Firms reported entering the industry for a variety of reasons, most frequently surrounding intangible raw material and product attributes. Interviewees reported generating primarily made-to-order products, made-to-stock furniture, mantels, slabs, lumber, beams, flooring, millwork, and other products priced largely in line with their competition. Promotion consisted primarily of word of mouth, company webpages, social media, and event participation, such as craft fairs or trade shows. Firms relayed messages of sustainability, local production, quality, and emotional value. Companies primarily participate in direct, retail, or online sales, which have become increasingly prevalent. This paper outlines opportunities to explore, as well as barriers to overcome through examination of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats present in the internal and external environments of the urban and reclaimed wood industries.

Unlocking the Potential: The Role of Universities in Pursuing Regeneration and Promoting Sustainable Communities

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Robinson ◽  
Neil Adams
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Sustainable Communities ◽  
Regional Economies ◽  
Community Initiatives ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Fresh Impetus ◽  
The Impact

The election of New Labour in 1997 gave fresh impetus to the regeneration and community engagement agendas, and these are clearly central pillars in the Government's drive for sustainable communities. As major institutions in many towns and cities, universities can potentially play a major role in the development of our urban areas and make a significant contribution to the creation of sustainable communities. This paper examines the contribution of universities to urban regeneration and to local communities in England. Whilst there have been numerous case studies assessing the impact of specific universities on local and regional economies and wider research on the impact of universities on the national economy, there has generally been little attention given to their contribution to wider regeneration aims. Rather than adopting a case study approach, the research has focused on a nationwide survey generating quantitative and qualitative data to assess how universities perceive their role within this wider context, the extent to which they have become involved in such initiatives and possible barriers to such involvement. The research indicates that whilst many universities in England have been involved in regeneration and community initiatives, there is potential for more substantial and influential involvement, which could have significant benefits for the country's deprived areas and communities.

scholarly journals Konstruksi Sosial Masyarakat terhadap Pemandu Karaoke: Studi Kasus di Desa Botorejo Kecamatan Wonosalam Kabupaten Demak

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Dewi Ratna Sari ◽  
Kuncoro Bayu Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

<div><p class="ABSTRAKen">Karaoke houses that many found in urban areas, nowadays also find into rural areas. The existence of karaoke houses can not be separated from the profession of "karaoke guide", and they often get bad stigma by the public. This study aims to: (1) find out how social construction Botorejo people against karaoke guides; (2) to know the background of the formation of social construction of the community towards karaoke guides, and (3) to know the impact of the social construction on the social relation between the karaoke guide and Botorejo people. This research uses qualitative method with case study approach. Location in Botorejo Village, Wonosalam District, Demak Regency. The data gets from karaoke guides, visitors karaoke houses, managers karaoke houses and people who live in Botorejo Village. The results of the study found that the Karaoke Guides constructed by Botorejo people as “bad women”, the background of the socialconstruction of the Botorejo people is due to the daily habits of karaoke guides and because of the media's reference to the existence of karaoke guides. The impact of social construction on social relations between people with karaoke guides is a latent conflict, social careless relation, and apriori images by the Botorejo people. </p></div>

scholarly journals Social Return and Economic Viability of Social Farming in Catalonia: A Case-Study Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoni F. Tulla ◽  
Ana Vera ◽  
Natàlia Valldeperas ◽  
Carles Guirado
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Multifunctional Agriculture ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Social Farming ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract In Europe, Social Farming (SF) and agritourism are multifunctional agriculture activities that arise when agricultural land is abandoned in rural and peri-urban areas; it is difficult to develop commercial agriculture if it is not intensive. In our research, we studied SF in Catalonia, carrying out a census and classification of 161 initiatives and a more in-depth analysis of 10 projects (or 9 in some cases), identifying their viability and the economic, social, and environmental return on investment (SROI) for the resources used in each case. The methodology included questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and Canvas and SROI analyses. Although SF has developed in many European countries, it is incipient in the Iberian Peninsula. The projects in Catalonia combine agrarian activity, socio-health care and social policies, with the aim of offering innovative solutions to the needs of different groups at risk of social exclusion.

scholarly journals Potential influence of sewer heat recovery on in-sewer processes

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (12) ◽  
pp. 2344-2351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Abdel-Aal ◽  
Raffaella Villa ◽  
Natalia Jawiarczyk ◽  
Luca Alibardi ◽  
Henriette Jensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Sulphide ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Heat Extraction ◽  
Heat Sources ◽  
Sewer Pipes ◽  
Biochemical Processes ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Heat Demand

Abstract Heat recovery from combined sewers has a significant potential for practical renewable energy provision as sources of heat demand and sewer pipes are spread across urban areas. Sewers are continuously recharged with relatively hot wastewater, as well as interacting with heat sources from surrounding air and soil. However, the potential effects of modifying sewage temperature on in-sewer processes have received little attention. The deposition of fats, oils and greases (FOGs) and hydrogen sulphide formation are biochemical processes and are thus influenced by temperature. This paper utilises a case study approach to simulate anticipated temperature reductions in a sewer network due to heat recovery. A laboratory investigation into the formation of FOG deposits at temperatures varying between 5 °C and 20 °C provided mixed results, with only a weak temperature influence, highlighting the need for more research to fully understand the influence of the wastewater composition as well as temperature on FOG deposit formation. A separate modelling investigation into the formation of hydrogen sulphide when inflow temperature is varied between 5 °C and 20 °C showed considerable reductions in hydrogen sulphide formation. Hence, heat extraction from sewers could be a promising method for managing some in-sewer processes, combined with traditional methods such as chemical dosing.

Lean Manufacturing to Green Manufacturing: Practices and its Implementation in SME’s

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
J.P. Rishi ◽  
T.R. Srinivas ◽  
C.G. Ramachandra ◽  
Abhishek
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Operation Management ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Lean And Green

To be economical, enterprises confronting present intense and phenomenal worldwide business situations must plan and provide the best products and services and move forward their manufacturing maneuvers by typically utilizing Lean manufacturing practice. It is involved with converting materials into valued products by utilizing raw material to enhance productively and to maximize the benefit of an organization and minimize the waste. Green manufacturing is a strategy that reduces waste and contamination by the nonstop approach. This study points to examine the lean and green manufacturing concept and its integration in operation management. Operations management is a collective endeavor to adjust costs incurred with income to realize the most elevated networking benefit conceivable [1]. In this way, procedures of lean logic can play an incredible role. The present paper is a case study approach in the qualitative analysis of selected SMEs.

scholarly journals Quality of Favorite Places in Community Residents in The Islamic Village of Kepaon, Pemogan, Denpasar

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Gede Herry Widyatma
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Physical Object ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Favorite Place

The existence of a favorite place is a public space that has an important role in the development of villages in urban areas. In the city of Denpasar there are many kampung-kampung (kampung-kampung: a community) that have many favorite places, where the existence of favorite places itself has quality with various facilities. This study aims to determine the quality of people's favorite places in the neighborhood. This study aims to determine the quality of people's favorite places in their neighborhood. The focus of the problem raised is places that are considered favorite by the people in their neighborhood and how the quality of physical object facilities, non-physical object facilities and infrastructure facilities at the favorite places. The research method used is a qualitative method, with a case study approach, the technique for collecting research data is through interview techniques, where the speakers come from people who live in Kepaon Islamic Kampung, Pemogan, Denpasar, asked to write on a piece of paper the places that people consider favorite according to their feelings, this writing technique aims to avoid the occurrence of the expression of feelings towards a favorite place between one resource person with another resource person. This research shows that there are many favorite places in the area of Kampung Islam, Kepaon, Pemogan, Denpasar, but favorite places that have quality with good facilities that are chosen by many people in their neighborhoods such as; Al-Muhajirin Kepaon Mosque, Sungai Taman Pancing Tukad Badung, Kertha Boga Market. The role of the community as well as the government is able to care for and maintain the quality of these favorite places, so that the community is guyub (guyub: close-knit interaction) to live in the area.  Index Terms— favorite places, community, neighborhood

scholarly journals EVALUASI SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL BAHAN BAKU PRODUKSI PADA UD. XYZ DI SIDOARJO

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Darno Darno ◽  
Anita Anita ◽  
Jaya Adi Gama Tengtarto ◽  
Kuswana Rama ◽  
Camelia Dewi R
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
Problem Solvers

The era of globalization, the industrial world is increasingly developing, there are many companies engaged in the industry that manage various kinds of products, there will be more competitive competition. The development of the company is increasing rapidly, with the level of use and need for raw materials that are relatively large and increasing consumer demand. Raw material inventory control system for its role is needed in companies with existing theories. The author intends to analyze "Evaluation Of The Internal Control System For Raw Material For The Smoothness Of The Production Prosess (Case Study at UD. XYZ di Sidoarjo)". The purpose of this study is to find out how the internal control system for raw material inventory can be used to facilitate all production processes or processing of raw materials at UD. Light Plastic Sidoarjo. The data analysis technique used and carried out is a qualitative descriptive technique, which is to compare the collected data on a theoretical basis as a reference material that provides several suggestions for problem solvers in writing. Based on the results of research that can be done that the processing process in the company includes: the stage of purchasing raw materials, the stage of storing raw materials, the processing stage, the distribution stage. The research was conducted using a case study approach with qualitative methods. Data collection methods are carried out, namely interviews, observation and documentation. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that the internal control system for raw material inventory can expedite the processing or production process in the company which is said to be good, but there are still some weaknesses, namely concurrency in work, lack of monitoring of the production process or processing time and the entry and exit of goods in the company.

scholarly journals Strategizing with Hardware Rich Open Source Ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Herve Legenvre ◽  
Ari-Pekka Hameri ◽  
Pietari Kauttu
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Value Capture ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Intellectual Property Policy ◽  
Innovative Solutions

Companies are increasingly adopting open source strategies to develop and exploit complex infrastructures and platforms that combine software, hardware and standard interfaces. Such strategies require the development of a vibrant ecosystem of partners that combines the innovation capabilities of hundreds of companies from different industries. Our aim is to help decision makers assess the benefits and challenges associated with creating or joining such ecosystems. We use a case study approach on six major collaborative ecosystems that enable the development of complex, high cost infrastructures and platforms. We characterize their strategy, governance, and their degree of intellectual property (IP) openness. We offer a three-dimensional framework that helps managers characterize such ecosystems. Although all the ecosystems studied aim at scaling up innovative solutions, their strategy, governance and IP openness vary. An upstream strategy aimed at replacing supplier proprietary design with open substitutes requires a democratic governance and an intellectual property policy that maximize the attractiveness of the ecosystem. A downstream strategy aimed at carving a space in new markets requires an autocratic governance and an intellectual property policy that combine attractiveness and value capture opportunities.

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