Year: 2000
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The process of waste minimisation through ‘designing out waste’ is in its infancy. Many barriers and\nopportunities exist in developing waste minimisation strategies in design. The paper will summarise the\ninitial findings of the authors’ recent research. It is intended to stimulate thought into the concept of\ndesigning out waste. By outlining the causative factors of waste through design and the principle strategies\nfor waste reduction, the paper highlights the present status of this important subject and question whether\nadequate emphasis is being put on the initial stages of the waste hierarchy – reduce, reuse, recycle.\nThe paper introduces the various options for waste minimisation in design, including designing for\nrecycling, extended life, disassembly and designing out waste. It concludes by highlighting the links between\n‘designing out waste’ and the future waste management and recycling industries, indicating where\nopportunities may exist.
Authors: Andrew S. Keys, Andrew Baldwin, Simon A. Austin
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1562368304