INTRODUCTION

The aim

The aim of the chapter is to raise awareness among stakeholders about usage optimization and maintenance, which play a key role in waste management. We can specify these stakeholders as chambers of commerce, regional development agencies, local governments, employees and end users. Chapter 5 focuses on two key components: Usage optimization and maintenance. In these two issues, it is aimed to raise awareness among stakeholders about effective waste management approaches. Usage optimization, which is an important component of the circular economy, aims to extend the life of the product, while maintenance is an important factor that extends this life. In this chapter, usage optimization and maintenance are discussed together.

The objectives

Chapter 5 focuses on the concepts of usage optimization and maintenance in business life. In the context of usage optimization, the effect of the product life cycle on the product lifetime is addressed. The relationship between maintenance services and usage optimization is another topic evaluated within the scope of the chapter. In addition, green maintenance and lean maintenance are discussed in the context of maintenance and sustainability.

The rationale

Extending the life of a product contributes to reducing environmental waste and produces results that support the zero waste principle. Since there is a close relationship between service life and maintenance, usage optimization and maintenance must be considered together. While the right maintenance extends the life of the product, it is important for a sustainable environment to adhere to the principle of minimum waste during the maintenance stages. For this reason, lean maintenance and green maintenance principles should be followed in maintenance processes.

The learning outcome

In this chapter, the concepts of usage optimization and maintenance will be learned in the context of circular economy. The impact of Green and Lean maintenance on sustainability are the other learning outcomes of the chapter. You will find good practice examples supporting the theoretical information on usage optimization and maintenance in the chapter.

The duration of the course/study of this chapter:

Approximately 2h