Benefits of Sustainable Design

After its glory days, does your product become a landfill monster? Sadly, most of them do. It’s a HUGE waste and a burden on our planet. ️ But there's a better way → Design for Disassembly (DfD)! These are products designed to be easily broken down and have parts reused in new creations! DfD isn't just a feel-good concept––it's a big leap for sustainability! Here's why: ✂️ Cuts Costs: Faster disassembly = faster reassembly on the production line. ❤️ Happy Customers: Easy repairs, extended lifespans, and upgrade options lead to more loyal fans 🌎 Saves the Planet: By using fewer resources, these products are inherently more environmentally friendly. ♻️ Second Life for Parts: New life to old components in different markets. But how do you implement designing for disassembly? → Know your end-of-life (EOL) destinations. Think about where will each component go when the product reaches its end of life. → Design for the long-term. Is it a single-use disposable item, or are you aiming for a product that can be repaired and upgraded over time? → Planning your product's entire lifecycle from the get-go: product architecture, component design, type of fasteners used, and even the materials themselves. → Even disassembly is an economic equation. Consider the cost of labor for disassembly, disposal of any waste generated during the process, and potential revenue from selling EOL components. Tips for designing for disassembly: → Use high-quality components: Durable parts minimize collateral damage during repair. → Standardize components: Opt for readily available components to make replacements a breeze for both you and your customers! → Offer repair documentation: Share repair guides and manuals publicly to help your users extend the life of your product themselves! → Consider including repair tools: This shows your commitment to user empowerment and product longevity. → Think about the incentive to repair: Motivate users to replace a part, because the easiest thing to do is often to just throw it away ☂️ A great example is the @Ginkgo umbrella, which is 100% recyclable! ✅ Made from 20 pieces, instead of the traditional 120+ piece umbrella designs. ✅ Designed with no screws or pivots necessary for assembly–– reducing the number of parts and materials needed. ✅ Can be put apart quickly and easily, and every single element can be recycled or repurposed. Fairphone and Framework are other great modular electronics that follow Design for disassembly 🌍 Designing for disassembly is about creating products that are good for business, good for your customers, and good for the planet. What are products that you’ve seen that are have been designed for disassembly? #climatesolutions #sustainability #circulareconomy

We’re focused on making our products efficient and long-lasting. As designers we prioritize creating solutions with infinite possibilities. From the materials we choose, to the way we ship, to the longevity of our products, it's really about making a complete solution for our customers. Let's look at each stage in a product’s lifecycle: 1. Material Innovation: 100% of our PCs, workstations, displays and original HP toner cartridges use recycled materials that are widely recyclable at end of life, helping create a circular economy from the start. 2. Smarter Shipping: We’re improving logistics to reduce our carbon footprint, by redesigning the products to make packages smaller and lighter. 3. Eco-Friendly Packaging: By the end of 2025, 100% of all PC notebook packaging will be 100% compostable. 4. Customer engagement: We strive to create seamless product experiences by incorporating customer feedback and delivering solutions that meet their needs. 5. Reparability: We’re empowering customers to extend product lifespans with features such as replaceable batteries, keyboards, and upgradable cooling systems, designed for easy servicing. This not only simplifies maintenance but also aligns with the growing Right to Repair movement in Europe and beyond. 6. Second life: We prioritize creating durable products that can be returned, refreshed, and reintroduced into the world. Since 2019, we’ve used over 4 billion pounds of recycled and renewable materials in our products, waste, but we’re not done yet. We’re committed to designing technology that helps the planet, not just our customers, unlocking infinite possibilities for a sustainable future.

🛠️ Ever Been Frustrated by A New Purchase Breaking Down Within Weeks? ➤ We've all experienced the annoyance of planned obsolescence — products designed to fail after a short period. This intentional approach uses cheap materials or engineering tricks to ensure they wear out quickly. BUT what if obsolescence itself could become obsolete? 🔧 The #CircularEconomy's Goal: Make Things Last Longer The second goal of the #CircularEconomy is to extend product lifespans by designing items that can be repaired or remanufactured. This keeps materials flowing within the economy longer, reducing the need to extract new raw materials from nature. ➤ Secondhand goods markets also play a crucial role in keeping items in circulation longer. 💻 Innovative Example Take Dell, for instance. They’ve committed to 100% circularity by 2030 and are exploring designs that allow easy repair and recycling. 📈 Business Advantages Adopting longevity in product design offers several business benefits: 📌 Additional Revenue: Resell repaired products, sell spare parts, or offer service packs. 📌 Customer Loyalty: Provide services that enhance customer satisfaction. 📌 Cost Efficiency: Reduce waste management costs and contribute to #Sustainability. ➤ By designing products for extended use, we provide higher quality, less expensive options, reducing the societal cost of waste. 💚 A Win-Win-Win This approach creates value for producers, consumers, and nature. By extending product life, we reduce waste, conserve resources, and foster a more equitable society. → Let’s rethink obsolescence and innovate for longevity. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #ProductLongevity #EcoFriendly #GreenBusiness #FutureOfWork #RepairNotReplace