Extending the useful life of consumer products is a critical element in the circular economy.
Although commercial repair is an established part of the global economy, the repair is often …

The EU Ecodesign Directive was introduced as a framework to improve the environmental
impact of energy-using and later energy-related products. From the beginning, the directive …

Designers and engineers need better tools and methods to create highly repairable
products. Design for disassembly and reassembly is an important product related design …

Extraction, processing and final disposal of primary resources is responsible for a major
share of global environmental burdens, many of which are already beyond safe limits today …

Repairing is one of the most relevant strategies within the Circular Economy (CE) concept
since it contributes to waste prevention and extends product and components' lifespan …

Abstract At European Union level, the 2015 Circular Economy Action Plan establishes
challenging yet achievable policy objectives. In this context, it is expected that a key role …

The process of fault diagnosis is an essential first step when repairing a product: it
determines the condition of the parts and identifies the origin of failure. We report on how …

Policymaking mediates the relationships between manufacturers and consumers, thus
defining the boundaries for the philosophies of production set forth by major companies …

One of the main aspects to increase the useful life of ErP and reduce waste generation is the
product repairability. Key factors in assessing the ability to repair a product are the ease of …

In Finland's medium-term climate plan, consumers are encouraged to halve their carbon
footprints. The present study has developed policy mixes to support climate policy targeted …