Circular Economy Materials, scenarios, recycled plastic development, supply chains, implementation and testing
Aim: Exploring alternative and more sustainable material choices that facilitate a more towards a Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle Design and business models. Looking at collaboration and innovation up and down the supply chain and end of life.
Summary: Closed Loop design
- Life Cycle Analysis – EcoScan for material & finishing optimisation
- Toxicological Assessments
- Mold trials, material safety requirements and regulations
- Working with recyclers and material compounders
- User testing and perception
Senseo Viva Café ECO & Green Performer
Aim: To combine previous Cradle to Cradle inspired research, development and sustainability knowledge, supply chain development, and insight to produce Philips 1st close loop plastic product – their most sustainable coffee machine. Formerly worked on their first Vacuum Cleaner containing recycled plastic
Summary: A special sustainable edition of the Philips Senseo 
Coffee machine, developed in the Netherlands and launched in 2011. It takes lessons learned from previous Philips products and internal research and development Cradle to Cradle projects to develop a coffee machine using closed loop, post-consumer plastics from Philips own products alongside other plastic recycling streams. An energy saving shut-off was also integrated.
Outcome: A product that takes exciting steps in Sustainable development, and stays true to it’s Sustainable intention while still creating an eye-catching sleek design within the product boundaries.
Role: Part of the development team while working in Philips Consumer Lifestyle as lead Sustainability Engineer for Domestic Appliances. Supported in project proposition scoping & development for both energy & materials, collaboration with external partners to create the 1st coffee machine containing recycled plastic parts, also using a closed loop supply system using Philips own WEEE waste plastic. Investigation of new material suppliers, colour development and final assessment.
