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In order to implement future improvements in circular product properties such as lifespan extension, continued use or high-quality recycling, industrial product development and design processes must take the entire ecological and economic life cycle of products into account. This article uses a company example to explain how such processes can be documented and analyzed using the Makigami method to support a comprehensive “Design for Circularity” concept. The chosen approach facilitates the identification of the application points of circular design decisions and the implementation of validated circular economy principles.
lean method, makigami, circular economy, product development, circular product design, EU Directive 2009/125/EC, ecodesign approaches, environmentally friendly product design, eco-friendly product design, product carbon footprint