Use a quick-reference checklist to test whether a proposed move is genuinely circular.
What is the first question to ask before admiring the recovery story? What waste or complexity could be eliminated before the product ever needs recovery? This keeps prevention above prettier end-of-life messaging. How do you test whether a move protects higher value? Ask whether it keeps the product, component, or material in useful circulation longer before breaking it down. Repair, refill, maintenance, reuse, and refurbishment often outrank material recovery. Which question is stronger in a design review? Circular judgment improves when you ask about the loop, not only the material label. What proves a circular idea is operationally real, not…
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