Design for Circularity is the practice of creating products with their entire lifecycle in mind, ensuring that materials and components remain in use for as long as possible. It is not merely about recycling; it is about rethinking the fundamental architecture of products to eliminate waste before it is even created.
Posts tagged as “Planned Obsolescence”
The concept of planned obsolescence dates back to the 1920s, most famously with the Phoebus cartel, a group of major lightbulb manufacturers who colluded to standardize and shorten the lifespan of their products to increase sales.