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The Anthrosphere
Published in Stanley E. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, 2022
Three related characteristics of a product that should be considered in design for environment are durability, repairability, and recyclability. Durability simply refers to how well the product lasts and resists breakdown in normal use. Some products are notable for their durability; ancient two-cylinder John Deere farm tractors from the 1930s and 1940s were legendary in farming circles for their durability, enhanced by the affection engendered in their owners who tended to preserve them. Repairability is a measure of how easy and inexpensive it is to repair a product. A product that can be repaired is less likely to be discarded when it ceases to function for some reason. Recyclability refers to the degree and ease with which a product or components of it may be recycled. An important aspect of recyclability is the ease with which a product can be disassembled into constituents consisting of a single material that can be recycled. It also considers whether the components are made of materials that can be recycled.
Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling
Published in Charles R. Rhyner, Leander J. Schwartz, Robert B. Wenger, Mary G. Kohrell, Waste Management and Resource Recovery, 2017
Charles R. Rhyner, Leander J. Schwartz, Robert B. Wenger, Mary G. Kohrell
One way to reduce the amount of consumer discards is to design products with a longer useful life. A conscious decision by manufacturers and designers is usually required to make goods more durable and repairable. Repairability is important because appliances, automobiles, and other consumer items are discarded when the cost of repair is a significant fraction of the cost of a replacement. One design triumph has been the steel-belted radial passenger car tire which has a tire life of 64,000 km (40,000 mi) or more—often twice that of previous types of tires. On the other hand, a number of products can be identified which are designed counter to this “increased lifetime” philosophy; namely, disposable or “single-use” products. Examples are disposable cameras, flashlights, razors, lighters, diapers, and beverage containers.
The Anthrosphere: Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry
Published in Stanley Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, 2017
Three related characteristics of a product that should be considered in design for environment are durability, repairability, and recyclability. Durability simply refers to how well the product lasts and resists breakdown in normal use. Some products are notable for their durability; ancient two-cylinder John Deere farm tractors from the 1930s and 1940s are legendary in farming circles for their durability, enhanced by the affection engendered in their owners who tend to preserve them. Repairability is a measure of how easy and inexpensive it is to repair a product. A product that can be repaired is less likely to be discarded when it ceases to function for some reason. Recyclability refers to the degree and ease with which a product or components of it may be recycled. An important aspect of recyclability is the ease with which a product can be disassembled into constituents consisting of a single material that can be recycled. It also considers whether the components are made of materials that can be recycled.
A Method to Support Design for Serviceability in the Early Stages of New Product Development
Published in International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2020
Otávio Gobbo Junior, Milton Borsato
As for the differentiation between serviceability and maintainability, Dhillon (1999) provides relevant definitions: Maintainability: it refers to the aspects of the product that improve serviceability and repairability, enabling the product to meet the projected requirements.Repairability: it is the probability of a defective product being repaired and returning to activity within a defined set time.Serviceability: it is the degree of difficulty or facility of a defective product being able to return to service.