Speakers
Description
The Reverse Engineering Lab (ReLab) of Leiden University CML is developing an open-source platform for collaborative data collection on product composition through disassembly documentation. Through citizen science approaches, the platform aims at filling data gaps in circular economy research through physical observation of the products currently on the market.
Workshop participants will document material composition, and other properties, while disassembling simple products (e.g. handheld radios) using our platform. The session aims to show how community-driven approaches can contribute to building open datasets for industrial ecology and testing the platform and approaches with industrial ecology expert users.
Discussion points:
- Interoperability: How can we connect practical tools like this data collection platform to existing industrial ecology databases and ontologies?
- Community Engagement: How can the sustainability community involve the broader public in data collection?
Workshop structure:
- Introduction (10 min): Data collection challenges and platform overview
- Hands-on Activity (35 min): Groups of 3-5 people disassemble provided products using our app to document components and materials
- Wrap-up (15 min): Group reflection on the data collection process, potential improvements and collaborations
| Do you need special material (e.g. online whiteboard)? | Participants need to use their personal smartphone. We would need 5-10 tables for disassembly work. We will bring simple products for disassembly and screwdrivers. |
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| How much time do you ideally wish for your contribution? | 60 minutes |
