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1. Resource Inflows (Materials & Components)

1.1 Reused Content Assessment – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

No reused components or materials in product

Minimal reused content (<10% by mass)

Difficult to verify reused material sources

1.1 Reused Content Assessment – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

High reused content (50-80% by mass)

Verified reused components with traceable provenance

Excellent: 80%+ reused content with full material traceability

1.2 Recycled Content Assessment – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

Predominantly virgin, non-renewable materials

No recycled material content

Unverified recycled content claims

1.2 Recycled Content Assessment – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Significant recycled content (30-70% by mass)

Third-party certified recycled materials

Excellent: 70%+ recycled content with ISO 14021 compliance

1.3 Renewable Content Assessment – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

High percentage of non-renewable materials

Non-sustainably sourced renewable materials

No renewable material certification

1.3 Renewable Content Assessment – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Sustainably sourced renewable materials (FSC, PEFC certified)

Regeneratively produced materials

Excellent: 100% renewable materials with verified sustainable sourcing

1.4 Material Selection & Resource Stewardship – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

Uses scarce/critical materials (rare earth elements, precious metals)

High embodied energy materials

Materials from unsustainable extraction practices

1.4 Material Selection & Resource Stewardship – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Abundant, locally available materials

Low embodied energy material selection

Excellent: Materials with positive environmental impact (carbon sequestering)

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2. Resource Outflows (End-of-Life Performance)

2.1 Actual Reuse Potential – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

No market for component reuse

Product design prevents component reuse

No reuse collection system

2.1 Actual Reuse Potential – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Established market for component reuse

Design facilitates component recovery

Excellent: 80%+ of components designed for direct reuse

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3. Energy Circularity

3.1 Renewable Energy Use – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

High energy consumption from non-renewable sources

No renewable energy in manufacturing

Energy-intensive production processes

3.1 Renewable Energy Use – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

50%+ renewable energy in manufacturing

Energy recovery systems in production

Excellent: 100% renewable energy with energy-positive manufacturing

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4. Design for Circularity

4.1 Disassembly & Repair Design – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

Impossible to disassemble without damage

Requires specialized tools for disassembly

Complex assembly preventing repair

4.1 Disassembly & Repair Design – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Non-destructive disassembly with standard tools

Accessible design for repair and maintenance

Excellent: Tool-free disassembly with component identification systems

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5. Business Model Circularity

5.1 Service-Based Models – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

Traditional ownership-only sales model

No service or maintenance offerings

No take-back programs

5.1 Service-Based Models – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Rental/lease options available

Product-as-a-Service model

Excellent: Full Product-as-a-Service with maintenance and upgrade packages

Comments for Business Model Circularity:

6. Economic Circularity

6.1 Material Productivity – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

Low revenue per unit material input

High material waste in production

Inefficient resource utilization

6.1 Material Productivity – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

High material productivity ratio

Efficient resource utilization

Excellent: Maximum value extraction per unit material with zero waste

6.2 Resource Intensity – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

High resource consumption per revenue unit

Increasing resource intensity over time

No resource efficiency improvements

6.2 Resource Intensity – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Decreasing resource intensity over time

Resource decoupling from economic output

Excellent: Absolute resource reduction with maintained/increased value

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7. Water Circularity

7.1 Water Source Circularity – Negative Indicators (0-2 points)

High freshwater consumption

No water recycling in manufacturing

Water-intensive production

7.1 Water Source Circularity – Positive Indicators (3-5 points)

Recycled/rainwater use in manufacturing

Closed-loop water systems

Excellent: 100% circular water sources with water-positive impact

Comments for Water Circularity: