| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺北科技大學 === 環境工程與管理研究所 === 107 === In recent years, the concept of the circular economy has gradually elicited attention. The circular economy is a closed circulation system that promotes the improvement of resource efficiency and economic and environmental benefits. The circular economy has different forms, including Product Service Systems (PSS), that mainly replace the ownership of original products with the services or functions provided by products. Such replacement decreases raw material mining and production costs required for an entire product life cycle. Waste foundries in Taiwan that currently use PSS as the main business model are gaining popularity, yet only a few studies discuss the application of PSS on waste recycling. Therefore, this study explores the current status, obstacles, driving forces, and future prospects of the business model for domestic products and the resource industry by gathering related literature and conducting a questionnaire survey. The introduction of the PSS business model is mainly based on companies with large capital. This business model is a recent new trend. The norms of legal order, the gap between cultural knowledge, and the lack of technological skills are obstacles for the resource industry. Driving force is the key to help improve the environmental benefits of upstream companies, the needs of stakeholders for sustainable products, and international trends. Finally, recycling wood and activated carbon waste pose high expectations for the PSS business model. Therefore, this study suggests the government to streamline the demand for recycled waste from resource-based companies in different waste categories and monitor the presence of renewable materials. The concept of promoting circular economy widely is also considered, because it is apt for companies that are interested in developing new materials. Findings are supported by related industries. Small- and medium-sized enterprises should strive for opportunities to cooperate with large companies and consolidating obstacles to waste-related laws and regulations. These actions will enable small- and medium-sized enterprises to suggest amendments to the law to the government. Companies that have started using the business model should take advantage of the technical expertise of resource-based companies. Strengthening manufacturers’ trust in the quality of recycled materials also increases exposure opportunities. They should also enhance the understanding of PSS by domestic resource-based companies. PSS business models should be introduced for future use. Companies can seamlessly use these business models while optimizing the benefits of the circular economy.
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