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Tracing sustainable production from a degrowth and localisation perspective: a case of 3D printers

Priavolou, Christina, 1990-, Troullaki Aikaterini, Tsiouris Nikiforos, Giotitsas, Christos, 1987-, Kostakis, Vasileios, 1985-

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/85A102FD-D55D-4D78-AE8F-972018D784F2-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134291-
Identifierhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095965262203863X-
Languageen-
Extent41 pagesen
TitleTracing sustainable production from a degrowth and localisation perspective: a case of 3D printersen
CreatorPriavolou, Christina, 1990-en
CreatorTroullaki Aikaterinien
CreatorΤρουλλακη Αικατερινηel
CreatorTsiouris Nikiforosen
CreatorGiotitsas, Christos, 1987-en
CreatorKostakis, Vasileios, 1985-en
PublisherElsevieren
DescriptionThis research was funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant number 802512). This work was also supported by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) under the HFRI PhD Fellowship grant (Fellowship Number: 632) and the European Commission through the H2020 project Finest Twins (grant No. 856602).en
Content SummaryAn emerging commons-oriented mode of production that combines globally accessible knowledge with distributed manufacturing has recently been presented as a better fit for sustainable degrowth and localisation, compared to incumbent practices. To tentatively test this potential we select the case of 3D printers. The production of 3D printers varies within a spectrum from proprietary and industrially produced to open-source and locally manufactured. We compare different 3D printers within this spectrum, adopting a values-based life cycle analysis tool that allows for a critical evaluation of the sustainability of 3D printers from a degrowth perspective. An emphasis on the prospects for sustainable localisation is given at each life cycle stage. We find significant advantages of open-source 3D printers in terms of education, experimentation and maintenance, and enhanced conviviality in case parts of their manufacturing is localised. Still, to a large extent their manufacturing process remains a highly centralised process, hindering additional benefits, and coherence with sustainable degrowth and localisation. We conclude with insights on how openness in terms of materials production and proper documentation of the manufacturing process, as well as a multi-level organisation for local production could lead to more sustainable practices.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/en
Date of Item2024-04-18-
Date of Publication2022-
Subject3D printersen
SubjectSustainable productionen
SubjectDegrowthen
SubjectLocalisationen
SubjectLife cycle thinkingen
SubjectOpen sourceen
Bibliographic CitationC. Priavolou, K. Troullaki, N. Tsiouris, C. Giotitsas, and V. Kostakis, “Tracing sustainable production from a degrowth and localisation perspective: a case of 3D printers,” J. Cleaner Prod., 2022.en

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