Why the Circular Economy Will Drive Green and Sustainable Chemistry in Electronics. (30th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kirschner, Michael
• Is Part Of: Advanced sustainable systems. Volume 6:Number 2(2022)
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• Page End: n/a
• Publication Date: 2021-04-30
• Subjects: circular economy -- design -- electronics -- green and sustainable chemistry -- life cycle -- manufacture; Sustainable living -- Periodicals; Sustainability -- Periodicals; Green technology -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 628
• DOI: 10.1002/adsu.202100046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2366-7486

Abstract

Abstract: Electronic product manufacturers have successfully used a linear product life cycle management process (PLMP) for product definition, development, and manufacturing for decades. While this has met industry's and the markets' requirements in the past, today markets are increasingly demanding products that are "circular": more durable, more recyclable, longer‐lived, and less toxic. PLMP requirements must now include criteria that will enable a more circular economy; these criteria can drive demand for green and sustainable chemistry in the electronics industry and its supply chain. Abstract : Meeting the requirements of a circular economy by making products longer lived, more modular and reusable, and more recyclable will necessitate changes in the electronic product life cycle management process used to design and develop products. These changes will drive demand for less toxic, as well as more durable and reliable, materials.