In order to encourage sustainable circular consumption behaviour in the e-waste business, the thesis research explores the potential of design management practises. Waste and resource depletion are two negative outcomes of the difficulty in recycling increasingly common electronic devices. Eco-feedback, behavior-steering, and persuasive technology are just a few of the methods used in the study to encourage users to adopt more environmentally friendly routines. Challenges and obstacles to creating circular consumption practises are also explored, including consumer mindsets, market dynamics, governmental frameworks, and technology constraints. The research examines the environmental impact of several stages in the product life cycle of electronic devices. Product design for disassembly, remanufacturing, recycling, and extended producer responsibility are just few of the practises investigated in order to find workable answers to the problem of electronic waste. To aid practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders in promoting sustainable practises and reducing e-waste, this paper makes recommendations to enhance circular consumer behaviour and drive environmental sustainability in the e-waste industry.
The circular economy is analogous to the symphony that nature performs; it is a pulsating and never-ending performance of regeneration, at which point waste takes a bow and quits the stage. It deviates from the traditional script of "take-make-waste" and instead presents an intriguing new plot twist in which the resources are maintained in an ongoing waltz of use. Materials go through nonstop cycles of being created, used, and reborn within the context of this environmentally conscious and technologically advanced economic model. It is about looking at things that have been thrown away not as waste but as a treasure mine of potential that can serve as a foundation for creativity. The concept of a 'end' is muddied by the Circular Economy, which emphasises the significance of an ongoing conversation between progress, consumption, and sustainability.
That half of respondents to a survey on sustainable consumption rate it as "highly effective" shows that they have faith in the positive results of their efforts. In this setting, people's actions are viewed favourably since they align with their values and contribute to the solution of environmental problems. This finding also shows that people who make sustainable choices in their consumption habits have a strong appreciation for the positive impact they can have on the planet.
Participants in a survey conducted for this research seem to hold the opinion that sustainable consumption is important on a personal level. The social desirability bias may possibly be at play here. Interviewees are more likely to give answers that will be interpreted favourably by the interviewer and other interviewees if they are aware of a cognitive bias known as social desirability bias.
Total quality management (TQM) implementation relies heavily on design management, say Ahire & Dreyfus (2000). Successfully managing the design process ensures that products meet customers' needs and expectations. Design management is figuring out what consumers want, translating that into technical requirements, and coordinating design processes so as to provide superior goods. Quality results in manufacturing and consumer use can only be achieved via the integration of design and process management.
From this observation, we can infer that customers who are interested in sustainable consumption are likely to consult online resources such social networking sites and blogs and webpages. The proliferation of online resources and the widespread adoption of social media have made it easier than ever for people to gather knowledge, connect with others, and develop strategies for creating a more sustainable future. The conversational and participatory nature of social media platforms further enhances users' awareness of and interest in eco-friendly purchasing practises.
