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Kaustubh Thapa
Researcher at Utrecht University
Publications - 6
Citations - 55
Kaustubh Thapa is an academic researcher from Utrecht University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Extended producer responsibility & Circular economy. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 2 publications receiving 11 citations.
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How circular is your tyre: Experiences with extended producer responsibility from a circular economy perspective
Kieran Campbell-Johnston,Martin Calisto Friant,Kaustubh Thapa,Dirkjan Lakerveld,Walter J.V. Vermeulen +4 more
TL;DR: In this article, a case study of the Dutch tyre EPR system is presented, where the authors assess the governance of this sector and reflect on the existing system, including its circularity and value retention outcomes, and recommend continuous improvement of recovery and sustainability targets beyond a single product life cycle, a more transparent and inclusive governance system, as well as a greater focus on sufficiency strategies.
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Transboundary movement of waste review: From binary towards a contextual framing
TL;DR: The transboundary movement of all waste, not just hazardous waste, remains a societal challenge globally, frequently surfacing as an ethical question on the one hand and a story of resource management/trade on the other as mentioned in this paper .
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Science with society: Challenges of early‐stage researchers engaging with transdisciplinary research in sustainability science
TL;DR: In this article , the authors identify and discuss six TDR challenges early-stage researchers in sustainability sciences might face, based on case studies, interviews, reflections, and document analysis from two finished and one ongoing TDR PhDs in sustainability science and connect them with the transdisciplinary literature.
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Ultimate producer responsibility for e‐waste management–A proposal for just transition in the circular economy based on the case of used European electronic equipment exported to Nigeria
TL;DR: In this article , the authors identify existing practices and challenges in Nigeria and co-create actionable solutions towards a sustainable, circular and fairness-driven UEEE and e-waste value chain.
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Extended Producer Responsibility and Circular Economy: Three Design Flaws
TL;DR: The existing system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) focuses on waste generation on the national level and does not account for the international trade of waste and second-hand products.