Pillars of a paradigm shift

7 concerns - 7 imperatives
According to Nuecir © Wise Media 2024

1.  FOOTPRINT - "LESS IS MORE"

Industries should plan from the outset to minimize  their use of resources at every stage of the product lifecycle by optimizing processes and reducing waste from design and production to consumption and final disposal.

2.  SAFETY - "CLEAN IS BEST"

Manufacturers should progressively transition, where and whenever possible, to using renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic materials, prioritizing those that can be easily repurposed or recycled.

3.  DURABILITY - "OLD IS COOL"

Vendors should design products to last longer, with parts that are easy to replace or upgrade, supporting their extended lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replacements.

4.  LONGEVITY - "FIXED IS FINE"

Policy makers should promote a culture of repair, planned and predictive maintenance, as well as refurbishment, to extend asset value in time and reduce waste, making product repair and system upgrades economically viable.

5.  SHARING - "OURS VS MINE"

Communities must embrace new economy models leveraging digital platforms to track product life cycles and achieve optimized collective use of knowledge gains, resources and assets.

6.  REUSE - "NOT YET DONE"

Citizens and businesses alike should be motivated to reuse and re-purpose products, components and materials, developing secondary markets for used goods and parts.

7.  RECYCLING - "RINSE & REPEAT"

Owners of assets at the end of their life cycle, whether private individuals or professional recyclers, should recover materials via efficient systems, based on state-of-the-art mechanical and chemical recycling methods..