Our Projects
Students, researchers, and industry partners collaborating on real supply chain sustainability challenges.
Li-Monti Maps
Building the ‘Google Maps’ of battery recycling — mapping lithium-ion battery recycling networks across Europe to close the loop on EV and electronics waste.
Textile Twicely
Circular economy initiative addressing the fast fashion waste crisis — researching take-back schemes, resale platforms, and closed-loop textile systems.
BBrood Supply Chain Network
Comprehensive mapping of an Amsterdam artisan bakery’s entire supply network — from grain farmers to coffee suppliers — revealing sustainability gaps and vulnerabilities.
Circular Beer Packaging System
Investigating how Amsterdam’s craft beer industry can create a closed-loop returnable bottle system, cutting packaging waste while strengthening community ties.
Cacao Chain Transparency Initiative
Deep investigation into cacao supply chains from West Africa to Dutch chocolatiers — exposing hidden costs, farmer conditions, and sustainability claims.
The Green Cacao Guide
Practical toolkit for small steps toward sustainable cacao sourcing — guiding buyers, retailers, and consumers through verifiable sustainability criteria.
Ethical Cobalt: Smartphone Battery Supply Chains
Tracing cobalt from DRC mines to finished smartphones — exposing the human cost of battery supply chains and proposing responsible sourcing frameworks.
Critical Minerals in Wind Energy: The Niobium Challenge
Investigating the paradox of green energy: wind turbines require critical minerals whose extraction creates new supply chain risks and geopolitical dependencies.
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