‘A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life.’
What is a Circular Economy ?
Why a Circular Economy is important ?
Apart from creating new opportunities for growth, a circular economy reduces waste, delivers a more sustainable economy, positions economies to better address emerging resources, help reduce the environmental impacts and keeps the consumption in check.
Headphone industry is growing rapidly with 314 million units being sold in 2016.
- Global unit sales of headphones and headsets, Statista
'Headphones offer a complex recycling challenge, as they are typically comprised of number of materials.'
- Sophia Bennett, Recycle Nation
SYSTEM. THE BIGGER PICTURE
HYBRID BUSINESS MODEL
Up-gradable and replaceable are manufactured by the manufacturer as a service to the maintain a long lasting customer relationship
DESIGN STRATEGY
Design for ease of maintenance and repair
Design for emotional attachment through personalize-able components
