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COMPARING CONSUMERS' PRODUCT CARE in ACCESS and OWNERSHIP MODELS

  • V.S.C. Tunn
  • , L. Ackermann
  • Delft University of Technology

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Abstract

Product-service systems are circular business models that can potentially extend product lifetimes and reduce resource consumption. However, consumer product care is crucial in these business models. We explore consumer product care of newly bought, second-hand, and accessed bicycles and washing machines through an online survey (n = 212). Our analysis shows lower consumer product care of accessed products compared to ownership. Three strategies could address this; design for care, design to reduce the need for care, contractual conditions to stimulate care or penalise the lack thereof.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages2167-2176
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)2633-7762
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event16th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2020 - Online
Duration: 26 Oct 202029 Oct 2020

Conference

Conference16th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2020
Abbreviated titleDESIGN 2020
Period26/10/2029/10/20

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • business models
  • circular economy
  • design for sustainability
  • product-service systems (PSS)
  • sustainable consumer behaviour
  • Design
  • Business models
  • Online surveys
  • Ownership model
  • Product lifetime
  • Product-service systems
  • Resource consumption
  • Consumer products

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