Future scenarios for sustainable flat glass use

An exploration of material flows, aesthetics, and policy

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

F.F. Snip Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

E. Tempelman Emerging Materials - IDE (mentor)
B. Sprecher Design for Sustainability - IDE (mentor)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
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Published Date

07-11-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

Float glass is a largely unexplored material flow in the context of circularity. As the Dutch government wants construction to be fully circular by 2050, new ways have to be found to deal with float glass. Five scenarios for sustainable glass handling are discussed: what would happen if all available secondary windows would be recycled, remanufactured, reused, repaired, or if glass use would be reduced? The effects on material demand, energy use, value chain processes, and product are explored and compared. Finally, policy options are proposed to stimulate these sustainable strategies.

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