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The early stages of design are the optimum stages to determine a product’s End of Life strategy. There are two problems surrounding current EoL decision making approaches. Firstly, the type of criteria used is fairly limited to design-centred perspectives, neglecting important factors such as legislation or return infrastructure. Secondly, there is confusion regarding the optimum End of Life decision making approach. Designers are not fully aware of the best steps needed to determine the most suitable EoL strategy for a product. The aim of this paper is to determine factors needed to assist successful Design for End of Life (DfEoL). This paper presents a qualitative, multi-case study approach, collecting data from three companies. Case studies, in the UK, were used to understand and record current understanding, as well as unearthing more EoL decision-making factors. By evaluating the list of factors from literature and case studies, key factors will be highlighted as crucial issues to consider during DfEoL
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Doyle, K., Ijomah, W.L., Antony, J. (2012). Identifying the End of Life Decision Making Factors. In: Matsumoto, M., Umeda, Y., Masui, K., Fukushige, S. (eds) Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3010-6_102
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