2.2.1 Design for Recycling: Design Guidelines (1/2)
Course subject(s)
Module 2 Design for Recycling at the Product Level
Design decisions can help (or hinder) the recycling process. In this next video Ruud Balkenende, Professor of Circular Product Design at Delft University of Technology will introduce a number of design guidelines and explain why they can improve the recyclability of electrical and electronic equipment.
Design Guidelines for EEE
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Main Takeaways
- How effectively a product’s materials can be recovered through recycling is largely determined by choices made during its design phase.
- Design for Recycling starts by understanding how a product will likely be recycled.
- Recycling is not the only circular strategy to consider, and it may conflict with or complement design for repair or refurbishment.
Further Readings (optional)
Below we have listed a few useful resources on DfR guidelines (for electrical and electronic equipment). They are not required to complete the course.
- Martínez Leal, J., Pompidou, S., Charbuillet, C., & Perry, N. (2020). Design for and from recycling: A circular ecodesign approach to improve the circular economy. Sustainability, 12(23), 9861.
- Design for and from Recycling: Practical Guidelines for Designers (PolyCE, March 2021)
In module 3 we will look in more detail at the recycling process (and resulting DfR guidelines) for plastics. On the next page we have summarised the guidelines from the video above.