The circular economy (CE) is heralded as reducing material use and emissions while providing more jobs and growth. We explored this narrative in a series of expert workshops, basing ourselves on theories, methods and findings from science fields such as global environmental input-output analysis, business …

Bij het Erfgoedlab Hanze ontmoeten de erfgoedpraktijk, onderwijs en studenten elkaar. Er worden opdrachten beschikbaar gesteld (cases en kennisvragen) en er worden excursies en lezingen georganiseerd. In deze bundel staan de projecten, activiteiten, opbrengsten en publicaties beschreven.

Purpose This study aims to bring together the available scattered knowledge about teaching and learning in Living Labs within higher education, and to explore their potential for supporting students’ sustainability-oriented transformative learning. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was …

Practices and dynamics of community-led heating projects, four case studies in the Netherlands

This study focuses on top-down and bottom-up processes within the field of energy transition. It aims at gaining insights into the ways that a more balanced approach can be achieved, by taking into consideration the (mutual) interests, barriers and expectations of the municipality and local citizen initiatives. …

This study analyzes the consumer behavior of different generations regarding plant-based drinks in the Netherlands and Canada. Dutch Millennials prefer pea-based milk, while Generation Z shows a broader preference; in Canada, generational differences are less pronounced. Purchase motives vary: social …

Presentatie All For One And One For All: How co-creation processes of urban nature-based solutions in The Netherlands facilitate the delivery of co-benefits

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This paper explores research at the intersection between family businesses and the circular economy, highlighting the potential alignment of family businesses with non-financial considerations and broader concepts of sustainability. This preliminary research found that family businesses recognise ‘community’, …