Tile

Tile

The tile project can be framed within the need to make consumer electronics like television sets more sustainable and fit more specifically into the Cradle to cradle principle. The tile is a completely modulated television set composed out of a series of compact modules with different functions (blue ray player, digital memory, remote control, display,…) that can be ordered online, sent to the user via post order and sent back to the manufacturer for recycling after use. This way a closed loop is created between the user and the manufacturer, making it possible to recycle the modules in an efficient and cost effective way. In the design of the modules a lot of focus went into making them easy to disassemble and choosing the right materials and components to guarantee optimal recyclability. Other important factors like energy use and environmental responsible packaging were also considered.