Designing for a Circular Future

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Designing for a Circular Future

Innovations in Modularity, Repairability and Recyclability

Regional / International studies Society and culture: general Economics Political economy Waste management Sustainability Waste treatment and disposal

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Collection: Circular Economy and Sustainability

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 19th May 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783032248916


Introduction to Circular Economy

The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the key principles, strategies, and innovations that will define the future of sustainable product design in a circular economy. This book explores how modularity, repairability, and recyclability transform industries, creating opportunities for longer-lasting products, reducing waste, and improving resource efficiency.

By integrating these principles, businesses and designers can craft products that support a regenerative, sustainable system of production and consumption. The book presents a roadmap for incorporating these principles into product design through a series of chapters, offering real-world case studies, technological innovations, and best practices.

Foundational Concepts

The book begins with an introduction to the foundational concepts of the circular economy, emphasizing the critical need for sustainable design. It further explains the shift from traditional linear models to circular approaches prioritizing resource conservation, waste minimization, and product lifecycle extension.

Readers will understand how modularity, repairability, and recyclability form the cornerstone of this shift, enabling products to be designed for longevity and reuse rather than disposal.

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