Description
The circular economy model focuses on minimizing industrial waste and ensuring the continuous reuse and recycling of materials throughout their entire lifecycle. In the semiconductor industry, this approach is applied to manage hazardous chemical byproducts and reduce reliance on scarce mineral resources. By leveraging digital product passports and comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA), firms can achieve sustainable manufacturing that is both resource-efficient and ecologically responsible. This framework further supports the transition toward secure, climate-neutral value chains by integrating systems thinking into daily fabrication processes.
Mentions in Source
Source: sources/_id-286_current_version|_id-286_current_version - “Semiconductor manufacturing needs systems thinking of lifecycle assessment (LCA) and circular economy principles, addressing hazardous waste, and energy consumption [5].” - “Ultimately, this architecture positions regulatory compliance as a driver for innovation, enabling secure, climate-neutral, and circular value chains in semiconductor manufacturing.”