Design to LastPolicy Document along with actionable guidelines.{Part 2 of 3}

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..... Design to LastPolicy Document along with actionable guidelines.{Part 2 of 3}
By: - YAGAY andSUN
Environmental Law
Dated:- 8-5-2025
Design to Last Policy Document along with actionable guidelines. {Part 2 of 3} Below is a professionally drafted "Design to Last" Policy Document along with actionable guidelines that manufacturers-particularly those in the electronics and electrical eq .....

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..... uipment (E&E) sector-can adopt to support sustainability, comply with circular economy principles, and align with regulatory frameworks like EPR and Right to Repair mandates. 📄 Design to Last Policy Document [Company Name] Effective Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Approved By: [Board/CEO/CTO] Department Responsible: Product Development / Sustainability Office / R&D 🧭 1. Policy Purpose Th .....

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..... e purpose of this policy is to embed durability, repairability, modularity, and recyclability into our product design philosophy. This supports our commitment to: * Environmental sustainability, * Circular economy principles, * Compliance with local and global environmental regulations, and * Long-term value creation for customers and stakeholders. 🌍 2. Scope of Application This .....

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..... policy applies to: * All electronics and electrical products designed, manufactured, or assembled by [Company Name]. * All R&D, procurement, design, and production teams. * OEM and ODM partners, suppliers, and contractors. 🎯 3. Objectives * Minimize environmental impact throughout the product life cycle. * Maximize the longevity and repairability of all products. * Promote cir .....

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..... cularity through ease of disassembly, upgradability, and material recovery. * Align product design with relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). * Comply with Right to Repair, EPR, and Circular Economy legislation. 🛠️ 4. Core Principles of "Design to Last" a. Durability * Use high-quality components and materials. * Conduct stress testing to meet product lifespan tar .....

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..... gets (e.g., 7+ years for electronics). b. Repairability * Ensure availability of spare parts for at least [5-10] years post-purchase. * Design for tool-less or low-tool access to replaceable components. * Provide repair manuals and support to customers and authorized repair centers. c. Modularity * Structure products to allow replacement or upgrade of individual components (e.g., battery .....

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..... , screen, motherboard). * Reduce glue or welding in favor of screws or clips for easier disassembly. d. Recyclability * Use recyclable, non-toxic materials wherever possible. * Mark plastic and metal components for easy sorting during recycling. * Avoid permanent bonding of dissimilar materials. e. Software Sustainability * Provide regular firmware and OS updates to prolong usability. .....

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..... * Avoid software-locked obsolescence unless absolutely necessary. 🔍 5. Design Process Integration Stage Requirement Concept Design Lifecycle impact analysis, define durability targets Detailed Design Conduct reparability score assessment, identify modular areas Prototyping Test for endurance, repair access, and disassembly feasibility Validation & QA Perform circularity assess .....

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..... ment using tools like Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) Production Train production staff on modular assembly and sustainable practices 🔗 6. Supplier & Partner Compliance * Suppliers must adopt similar "Design to Last" and eco-design principles. * Contracts to include adherence to reparability and material guidelines. * Quarterly reviews to ensure sustainability metrics are met .....

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..... . 📊 7. Monitoring & Evaluation * Annual sustainability reports will include metrics like: * Average product lifespan * Reparability index (if applicable) * Percentage of recyclable materials used * Product returns and warranty claims to be monitored for root-cause analysis. 📣 8. Customer Engagement * Provide online and printed repair manuals. * Launch buy-back, refu .....

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..... rbish, and trade-in programs. * Offer discounted repair services or DIY kits where applicable. ⚖️ 9. Compliance & Review This policy shall be reviewed annually or as needed to comply with: * Indian E-Waste (Management) Rules * EU Right to Repair Directive * ISO 14001 and related environmental standards ✅ 10. Conclusion By adopting the "Design to Last" approach, [Comp .....

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..... any Name] demonstrates its leadership in eco-innovation, reduces its ecological footprint, and reinforces its commitment to a sustainable, circular future.
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