The most effective design strategy when designing for reutilization is:
Design for longevity
Design for disassembly
Design for recycling
any of the above depending on the product
Products like electronics have components that can fail, or need to be upgraded, well before the rest of the product needs to be replaced. Millions of pounds of electronics are scrapped every year. Repair and upgrade can address this e-waste problem by extending your product’s useful life and slowing down the rate of disposal.