Designed for disassembly
Designing for disassembly (DfD) involves creating products that can be easily taken apart using simple, standard tools, allowing individual materials to be sorted and recycled more efficiently. This approach not only facilitates recycling but also simplifies the repair and replacement of broken parts, thereby extending the product’s lifespan. A key principle in DfD is the preference for mechanical fasteners like screws over adhesives, encapsulated in the phrase “screw don’t glue.” For instance, textiles glued to upholstery foam hinder disassembly and recycling, whereas components joined with screws can be separated more readily.
