Material passports: an enabling solution for material use?

Author: Anastasia Stella

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3 June 2024

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Material passports: an enabling solution for material use?

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Anastasia Stella
Date published
3 June 2024
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Anastasia Stella

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 6, 2024, Page(s) 18-22

Date published

3 June 2024

Author

Anastasia Stella

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 6, 2024, Page(s) 18-22

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

Anastasia Stella introduces the concept of material passports, explaining how they can lead to a better understanding of materials' provenance and facilitate a data-driven circular economy.

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Materials Sustainability & Environment Professional Guidance Issue 6

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