Reduced product lifespan results in accelerated flow of materials and ultimately more waste.
Rapid technology cycles, frequently changing consumer preferences and increasing market …

Starting from mid '90s, Eco-efficient Product Service Systems (PSSs) were indicated in
literature as enablers toward a more sustainable and resource-efficient industry through re …

This paper contributes to the establishment of product lifetime extension (PLE) as a field of
study through development of a framework of product lifetime extension business models …

Abstract Product Service Systems are indicated in literature as enablers toward a more
sustainable and resource-efficient industry. In particular, the potential of Eco-efficient PSS to …

Product longevity is an important part of the circular economy discussion, contributing to
global sustainable development. However, practicing and adopting product longevity remain …

Abstract Design for Upgradability (DfU) is one of remanufacturing strategies that extend the
product lifetime through the functional enrichment of the product. Multiple Life Cycle …

Confronted with the accelerated product obsolescence and the resulting waste of materials,
the concept of “optimised/increased/hybridised upgradability” is considered. In the literature …

Product lifespans of electric and electronic products are in decline, with detrimental
environmental consequences. This research maps the environmental impacts of …

Extending the lifetime of passive products, ie, products that do not consume materials or
energy during the use phase, by implementing product-service systems (PSS) has a …

The aim of this paper was to explore the implications of planned obsolescence (PO) and the
associated product lifetime on the environmental impact of products. To achieve this task, a …