A scoping review of design for circularity in the electrical and electronics industry

Suppipat, Suphichaya; Hu, Allen H.

doi:10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200064

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“…The concepts of a circular economy and Design for X/Circularity are well documented in literature (MacArthur, 2013(MacArthur, , 2021Kirchherr, 2017;EU Parliament, 2022, Sassanelli, 2020, Suppipat, 2022, Salvador at al., 2021. However, research related to circular economy in space is limited and a large amount of literature focuses on the possible use of space debris and the refuelling of satellites (Leonard, Williams, 2023).…”

Section: Theoretical Frame Of Referencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Design for Circularity (DfC) is a product development approach that seeks to minimize the use of resources and maximize the value of a product throughout its entire life cycle (Berwald 2021). This approach encourages designers to think beyond just the initial phases of a product's life and to consider the resources used to create, use, repair, repurpose, and ultimately recycle the product (Suppipat, 2022). DfC encourages the use of renewable materials, efficient manufacturing processes, intentional design for reuse and disassembly, and to design for repairability and upgradability (EEA 2017).…”

Section: Design For X Design For Circularity Circular Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Table 2. The path to design for spacecraft reuse, based on Boyaci (2016), Gatenby (1990), Sassanelli (2020), Suppipat (2022), verified through interviews.…”

Section: The Path To Design For Spacecraft Reusementioning

confidence: 99%

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Design for X: Enabling the Reuse of Space Hardware?

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With a growing number of objects in space, the pressure to be sustainable and more efficient with resources is increasing. Driven by technological advancements, the reuse of space hardware becomes feasible and viable as alternative to spacecraft end-of-life disposal. Reuse of space hardware promises benefits in areas like mitigating space debris risks, cost reductions, and environmental sustainability on Earth and in space. However, challenges related to the space environment, like micro gravity, unknown changes due to radiation, and the energy requirements to perform maneuvers in space must be addressed in order to enable spacecraft reusability. Nonetheless, reuse of space hardware is an important objective related to long-term space exploration with implications on the human expansion into space. This paper investigates the requirements for reusability of spacecraft and if circular economy strategies can support implementing reusability for spacecraft. Based on the finding of expert interviews, it argues for design as a key enabler. It introduces design for X, design for circularity, and design for reusability, and explores how reusability of space hardware implies the need to include the space environment in design decisions.

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Section: Theoretical Frame Of Referencementioning

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Section: Design For X Design For Circularity Circular Designmentioning

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Design for X: Enabling the Reuse of Space Hardware?

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“…Among these concepts, cradle-to-cradle design stands out as a way to address the issues of resource scarcity. However, despite the rapid technological developments, designing for repair and reuse has yet to be noticed [12]. In most developed nations, purchasing a new product is more feasible than repairing it due to high labour costs.…”

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confidence: 99%

Repair and Reuse or Recycle: What Is Best for Small WEEE in Australia?

Jayasiri,

Herat,

Kaparaju

2024

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The global and Australian trends indicate a steady increase in the generation of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), constituting 30% of global WEEE in 2019 with an expected 90% increase in Australia over the next 25 years. Given this fact, identifying the most suitable circular economy strategy is vital in managing this waste stream. Hence, followed by a review of the literature, a model was developed to assess the suitability of repair, reuse, and recycling of small electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) by considering the lifespan and products put on the market (PoM) as critical variables. Findings indicate that solely repairing and reusing products, without reducing PoM small EEE, minimally affects short-term waste reduction. A synergistic approach, combining high product reuse with reduced PoM small EEE, is essential to decrease small WEEE generation significantly. Regardless of lifespan changes, the study indicates a proportional relationship between small WEEE generation rates and PoM small EEE changes, emphasising the need for a holistic strategy. Considering this, within stewardship schemes, the primary focus should initially lie on repairing and repurposing small EEE, with the potential for expansion into recycling once sufficient infrastructure and achievable recovery goals are established. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must shoulder substantial accountability, with a firm commitment to extended producer responsibility (EPR) even for historical products. The initial rollout could target four specific categories: toys, food preparation equipment, vacuum cleaners, and household tools, with the scope widening to encompass all categories following successful implementation.

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“…The re‐commerce sector uses the gap exploiter business model for extending the product life of refurbishable used items and recycling nonrefurbishable used items. The gap exploiter model of CE employs refurbishing to prolong product value and recycling to extend resource value, in line with slowing resource loops and closing loops (Suppipat & Hu, 2022). Reusing products extends their life span, paving the way for a CE (Dwivedi et al, 2022).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing coordination strategy of circular supply chain in re‐commerce industry: A game theoretic approach

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The circular economy seeks to reduce waste by reusing, refurbishing, and recycling used products. It increases the resource value of used goods. In this study, we proposed a circular business gap exploiter model in which a re-commerce company exploits residual value in product systems utilization. A game-theoretic approach is used to investigate the coordination problem of a two-echelon circular supply chain with e-commerce and re-commerce companies. In addition, we proposed a coordinated structure under the revenue sharing contract and the two-part tariff contract through Nash negotiation to address the coordination problems. We compared the centralized and decentralized model findings and observed that the decentralized model shows potential for improvement. We showed model's applicability through numerical examples and sensitivity analysis to indicate how parameters such as wholesale price and retail price affect channel decisions and member profits. The results show that a two-part tariff contract may efficiently coordinate the circular supply chain. The study shows that under a circular business model, two tactics may be applied. These are extending product value and extending resource value.

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A scoping review of design for circularity in the electrical and electronics industry

Cited by 17 publications

References 34 publications

Design for X: Enabling the Reuse of Space Hardware?

Design for X: Enabling the Reuse of Space Hardware?

Repair and Reuse or Recycle: What Is Best for Small WEEE in Australia?

Analyzing coordination strategy of circular supply chain in re‐commerce industry: A game theoretic approach

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