Circular Economy in the Management of Public Transportation Units: The Case of Sonora
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https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v19i38.439Keywords:
public transport, circular economy, Leopold matrix, bioclimatic designAbstract
The sustainable mobility approach considers, among other aspects, the life cycle of the means of transport used. At the end of their service life, these vehicles generate large volumes of solid waste. This paper analyzes the potential extension of the service life of decommissioned public transportation units through an architectural project offering a second- use alternative. The proposal includes bioclimatic equipment for components with potential reuse. Various tools, such as the Leopold Matrix, are applied to assess potential impacts by comparing the use of common materials. The findings demonstrate a significant positive impact from the reuse of these units. It is concluded that the development of the reuse alternative yields positive outcomes across physical, biological, and socioeconomic components, compared to a similar alternative analyzed using commonly used materials in the region.
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