Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair, and Disposal

What are the 6R’s

What are the 6R’s

DUF.TCP

• ReDuece

• ReUse

• ReFuse

• ReThink

• ReCycle

• RePair

What does sustainability mean?

The maximisation of efficiency taking into account the minimisation of material depletion and pollution.

How does maintenance link to a product designer?

When making a product, designers should consider the future maintenance of a product.

What is disassembly?

Disassembly considers the taking apart of a product and considering recycling this is an important factor to think about as a designer.