Circular Design of Adaptive Frameworks for the Plastic Transition (DEFRAME)

The smooth and much-needed transition to a circular society faces significant bottlenecks for companies. The current (regulatory) framework was designed for a linear transformation of inputs, and current supply chains similarly follow a linear path of creation and appropriation of value. Especially chemical producers face legal, social and supply chain obstacles that limit or restrict the acceptance of their circular innovations in the market.

While transitioning to circular models inevitably creates tension between the circular partners and/or third parties, the ensuing incentive for free riding can be minimised by a smart, adaptive legal framework. In the proposed research we sought to develop new methods of designing law for the circular economy, putting the interrelation between legal, social, economic and technical challenges at the core.

Duration of the project

September - October 2022

Awarded grant

5,000 euros, obtained from the UG Incentive Fund

Contact persons at our Faculty

Prof. mr. dr. H.H.B. (Hans) Vedder
Prof. mr. dr. B. (Björn) Hoops