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"Zach and Scott- Once CEM launches their product line in 2022, they'll be getting their HDPE from Sims, the material recovery facility across the river where NYC's recycling is sorted. CEM washes and shreds the HDPE themselves in house (check the left side of the shipping container in the 3rd photo to get a glimpse of that space and equipment)"
"Thanks for bringing this up Anthony. The 3rd and 4th article in this series will be looking into how many companies are handling these particular hurdles."
"Jim- I’m sure you’re not alone in your thinking. It takes some strategy and isn’t a going to be the right solution for every single design out there. But it's achievable and quite a few large companies see it as an important part of the sustainability equation. You’ll have to be read the next article in the series for examples of disassembly/ reuse in action on large scale."
Minimize materials, simple mechanical fasteners, clearly label components with their material type, and ensure components can be disassembled with everyday tool