Design for Durability: Ensures long product
lifecycles by using quality materials and technology. It also involves
designing objects that maintain their formal quality over time and can have
parts replaced or repaired to avoid total disposal.
Design for Disassembly: Focuses on creating
products that can be easily taken apart, allowing for component replacement and
proper disposal of different materials. This approach minimizes the use of adhesives
in favor of interlocking systems and reduces unnecessary components.
Design for Lifecycle and Recycling: Considers
the entire supply chain of raw and semi-processed materials and their
post-consumption potential. It integrates durability and disassembly
principles, viewing the end-of-life stage as part of the design process. This
strategy is exemplified by companies that recycle wood waste into panels,
reintroducing them into the production cycle.
Systemic Approach: Involves comprehensive
analysis and actions across company processes, not just individual products.
This includes using renewable energy, improving process energy efficiency,
eliminating pollutants, optimizing transport systems, and selecting suppliers
who meet the company's sustainability standards. It also involves measuring
impacts such as carbon footprint and obtaining certifications like LCA and EPD.
Sustainable design aims to create products that
are durable, easily disassembled, and environmentally friendly throughout their
lifecycle, leveraging innovative strategies and systemic practices to achieve
these goals.
