CIRCULAR WASTE MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NONCONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

Elena-Bianca NEGOMIREANU, Mirela MANCIU-SIMIJDEAN, Oana IUȘAN, Mihai DRAGOMIR

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The transition to a circular economy requires continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, the identification of new and more durable materials, and the reduction of waste through innovation and ecological design. This paper identifies and analyzes potential waste generated by a manufacturing company that employs classical manufacturing processes (i.e., machining) in conjunction with nonconventional processes (i.e., electro-erosion and additive manufacturing), as well as a final assembly stage where parts come together to form the final product. The paper details those wastes that, through recycling and recovery, can reduce raw material costs and the quantity of waste generated, as well as those that require special attention due to their environmental unfriendliness.


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