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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Conny Bakker and Marcel den Hollander

Six design strategies supporting circular business models - in pictures

Patek Philippe watch advert
Design for product attachment and trust: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe, you merely look after it for the next generation” www.patek.com Photograph: Patek Philippe
Miele washing machine advert
Design for product durability: “Miele washing machines, tested to insure a minimum lifetime of 20 years” www.miele.com Photograph: Miele
Vitsoe wall shelving
Design for standardization and compatibility: “Vitsoe wall shelving, any part bought today still fits the original ones designed by Dieter Rams over 50 years ago.“ www.vitsoe.com Photograph: Vitsoe
Work taking place on an engine inside the new Heathrow Service Centre
Design for ease of maintenance and repair: “Work taking place on an engine inside the new Heathrow Service Centre” www.rolls-royce.com
Photograph: Gary Marshall/Rolls Royce
Philips: Design for ease of maintenance and repair
Design for ease of maintenance and repair: at the end of the contract period, Philips lighting products can be taken back into their production process again and raw materials be reused. Philips pay-per-lux solution Photograph: Philips
KitchenAid Artisan mixer system
Design for upgradability and adaptability: “KitchenAid Artisan mixer system, easily expandable to meet your needs” www.kitchenaid.com Photograph: Kitchen Aid
Philips: Océ-Canon document reproduction system
Design for disassembly and reassembly: "Océ-Canon document (re)production system, (re)built to last” www.global.oce.com Photograph: Océ-Canon
Philips: ? doel
Design for disassembly and reassembly: Refurbishing an MRI scanner - Philips Healthcare has three refurbishment facilities spread over North America and Europe. Philips Healthcare medical systems. Photograph: ralph van erven/Philips medical systems
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