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<p>The transition to a circular economy depends on business model innovation. Quantitative sustainability assessment methods, such as life cycle assessments&#xa0;(LCA) in combination with economic metrics, represent valuable tools for initial approaches to measuring the environmental performance and impact of circular business models (CBM). This work, based on a case study using real-life data from a wood parquet manufacturer, assesses the environmental and economic impact of a CBM compared to a traditional linear business model (LBM) by applying&#xa0;LCA and circularity indicators. A wood parquet floor is at the center of the investigation. The value of the floor is retained by extending the LBM with a take-back system after its initial service life has expired. After refurbishing the floor, it is sold as a new off-the-shelf product. The results of our analysis show that the CBM creates less environmental impact while achieving the same target profit as the LBM.&#xa0;Furthermore, it is shown that the profit per impact for the CBM is also lower than that of the LBM in the investigated impact categories. The circularity assessment also indicates the CBM as the more circular alternative. This study’s findings align with those from other work, which identify CBMs as a more environmentally beneficial solution than LBMs. The results presented here provide a unique case study highlighting opportunities for creating value in new ways within a circular economy.</p>

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Sustainability in flooring: assessing the environmental and economic impacts of circular business models

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年5月28日

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  • Paul Krassnitzer,
  • Viktoria Wetzlmaier,
  • Madeleine Martinz,
  • Romana Rauter,
  • Claudia Mair-Bauernfeind,
  • Tobias Stern

摘要

The transition to a circular economy depends on business model innovation. Quantitative sustainability assessment methods, such as life cycle assessments (LCA) in combination with economic metrics, represent valuable tools for initial approaches to measuring the environmental performance and impact of circular business models (CBM). This work, based on a case study using real-life data from a wood parquet manufacturer, assesses the environmental and economic impact of a CBM compared to a traditional linear business model (LBM) by applying LCA and circularity indicators. A wood parquet floor is at the center of the investigation. The value of the floor is retained by extending the LBM with a take-back system after its initial service life has expired. After refurbishing the floor, it is sold as a new off-the-shelf product. The results of our analysis show that the CBM creates less environmental impact while achieving the same target profit as the LBM. Furthermore, it is shown that the profit per impact for the CBM is also lower than that of the LBM in the investigated impact categories. The circularity assessment also indicates the CBM as the more circular alternative. This study’s findings align with those from other work, which identify CBMs as a more environmentally beneficial solution than LBMs. The results presented here provide a unique case study highlighting opportunities for creating value in new ways within a circular economy.