SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT-SERVICE SYSTEM USING THE R-PSS METHOD: RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT CASE

Authors

  • Stela Xavier Terra Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5395-9667
  • Gustavo Gregory Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Márcia Elisa Echeveste Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Maria Auxiliadora Cannarozzo Tinoco Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Carolina Melecardi Zani University College London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/relainep.v13i25.97714

Abstract

The global trend of integrating recycled raw materials into asphalt mixtures is increasing due to its environmental benefits. However, awareness about the comparable or superior performance of these mixtures compared to those made solely from virgin materials remains limited. This study aims to introduce a sustainable Product-Service System (PSS) using the Requirements Engineering approach in an asphalt plant industry through a method named R-PSS (Requirements - Product-Service System. Our solution facilitates greater incorporation of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in asphalt production, offering sustainability advantages such as reduced virgin material consumption, partnerships with local suppliers, and improved economic efficiency. We evaluated the solution's impacts on environmental, social, and economic sustainability within the PSS. The assessment revealed significant benefits, including a reduced environmental footprint and an extended system lifespan. These results highlight the importance of adopting a Circular Economy approach that meets market needs while adhering to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

Author Biography

Stela Xavier Terra, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Doutoranda em Engenharia de Produção

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Published

2025-06-01

How to Cite

Terra, S. X., Gregory, G., Echeveste, M. E., Cannarozzo Tinoco, M. A., & Melecardi Zani, C. (2025). SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT-SERVICE SYSTEM USING THE R-PSS METHOD: RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT CASE. LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, 13(25), 22–56. https://doi.org/10.5380/relainep.v13i25.97714

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Vol. 13 No. 25 (2025): RELAINEP - Revista Latino Americana de Inovação e Engenharia de Produção

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