design for disassembly
Design for disassembly is a design philosophy that presumes a product’s fate is to be ruthlessly torn apart into its constituent parts the moment it is declared obsolete. While trumpeting sustainability, its use of exotic screws and adhesives to test the patience of recyclers resembles intellectual torture masquerading as environmental stewardship. The more components manufacturers add under the guise of ecology, the brighter the sustainability buzz shines, even as screams and sweat flood the actual deconstruction lines. Ultimately, the very process of deconstruction becomes a paradoxical generator of further fossil fuel consumption.