Despite all the technical advances in the extraction, production, and processing of raw materials, we are confronted with a constant shortage of raw materials. For this reason, various methods and technological processes are being developed to be environmentally friendly and economically viable. One possible solution is the circular footprint formula. In the diploma thesis, we focussed on a detailed investigation and application of the circular footprint formula and presented it by using the example of a window frame. In doing so we implemented the circular footprint formula in the calculation of each material component of the sample product – the window frame. In the first phase, the results obtained were analysed and compared with each other. In following phase, we combined the calculations and analysis of the resulting result for the product's resulting carbon footprint. Based on the findings, we commented on the shortcomings and applicability of the equation itself.
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