Recyclability analysis and evaluation of vacuum cleaners

U ovom završnom radu napravljen je pregled povijesti i razvoja usisavača prašine, istaknuta je važnost recikliranja tih uređaja nakon prestanka uporabe te analizirana recikličnost na primjeru jednog usisavača. Kroz analizu rastavljanja, određivanje stupnja recikličnosti i ekonomskoekološku analizu utvrđeno da je recikličnost usisavača niska, te da je potrebno razmotriti selektivno rastavljanje ili rekonstrukciju kako bi se ona poboljšala. Također je utvrđeno da usisavač nije ekonomski isplativ za recikliranje, budući da su troškovi rastavljanja veći od prihoda. Predložene su konstrukcijske smjernice za poboljšanje recikličnosti. Prepoznati su problemi prilikom gomilanja odbačenih usisavča. Takvi problemi se mogu rješiti promicanjem recikliranja, produženjem vijeka trajanja usisavača, odgovorno odlaganje, olakšavanje rastavljanja i stroža regulacije odlaganja.Analysis and Evaluation of Vacuum Cleaner Recyclability In this final paper, an overview of the history and development of vacuum cleaners has been provided, emphasizing the importance of recycling these devices after their use has ceased. The recyclability of a vacuum cleaner was analyzed using a specific example. Through the analysis of disassembly, determination of recyclability levels, and economic-environmental analysis, it was determined that the recyclability of vacuum cleaners is low, and it is necessary to consider selective disassembly or reconstruction to improve it. It was also found that recycling vacuum cleaners is not economically viable, as the disassembly costs exceed the revenue. Design guidelines were proposed to enhance recyclability. Problems related to the accumulation of discarded vacuum cleaners were recognized. Such issues can be addressed through the promotion of recycling, extending the lifespan of vacuum cleaners, responsible disposal, facilitating disassembly, and stricter disposal regulations