The project focused on measuring the circularity of a range of domestic light fittings, with the aim to obtain a comparison of circularity results to define future improvement targets.
As a first step, the most functional quantitative KPIs for the project were identified, also in relation to the EU Ecodesign Regulation. In the next assessment phase, an input-output analysis was carried out, where the characteristics of the materials used, the presence of critical raw materials and hazardous substances, the design, disassembly and maintenance methods were evaluated.
For end-of-life management, different scenarios were considered in relation to industry reference standards and recycling technologies.
The preliminary analysis made it possible to identify critical issues in terms of circularity on which to concentrate efforts to improve the environmental performance of individual products. The improvement phase determined the research and consequent selection of different circular materials to be used that would guarantee the company the same technical performance. Design recommendations, following the principles of Ecodesign, made it possible to evaluate new solutions for extending product life through maintenance and component replacement.
The activity of measuring the circularity of the products was carried out with CircularTool by Matrec and was based on the principles and requirements of the main regulations relating to the circular economy and in particular with respect to technical regulation developed by Matrec in collaboration with Bureau Veritas.