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 === 5.2.1 Product Impact ===
-The physical construction of the Smart Pot is designed to meet strict European standards. To minimize hazard waste, all electronic components must comply with the RoHS Directive, which restricts the use of toxic substances like lead and mercury [(RoHS2011)], all components will be purchased from local Portuguese retailers. Furthermore, the design adheres to the WEEE Directive, prioritizing a modular assembly that allows for easy disassembly. This ensures that the electronics can be separated from the  casing at the end of its life, facilitating efficient recycling [(WEEE2012)].
+The physical construction of the Smart Pot is designed to meet strict European standards. To minimize hazard waste, all electronic components must comply with the RoHS Directive, which restricts the use of toxic substances like lead and mercury [(RoHS2011)], all components will be purchased from local Portuguese retailers. Furthermore, the design adheres to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, prioritizing a modular assembly that allows for easy disassembly. This ensures that the electronics can be separated from the  casing at the end of its life, facilitating efficient recycling [(WEEE2012)].
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 Internal parts of the pot are made using 3D printing. The chosen material is Polylactic Acid (PLA), which is a biodegradable plastic made from renewable plants like corn instead of petroleum. Degradation rate is 1 week to 24 months, being the shortest out of all polymers listed. PLA is a sustainable choice because it can be recycled many times without losing its strength [(PLA)].
-To further improve the sustainability of the printed components, the project explores the use of cork-infused filaments based on recent research. These materials combine polymers such as Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) with cork powder derived from recycled cork waste, allowing natural content to be incorporated directly into 3D printed parts. Studies show that cork can be added in proportions of up to around 15 to 20 % by weight before the material becomes too brittle for effective processing. This approach not only increases the renewable fraction of the product but also creates parts with a texture and appearance that better match cork-based elements of the design. At the same time, these composites can contribute to lightweight structures and offer some insulating properties, supporting both functional and environmental goals. By selecting recycled polymers together with cork composites, the 3D printed elements remain aligned with the eco-friendly objectives of the Screen2Green project while relying on experimentally validated material behavior [(cork_filament_2024)].
+To further improve the sustainability of the printed components, the project explores the use of cork-infused filaments based on recent research. These materials combine polymers such as Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate with cork powder derived from recycled cork waste, allowing natural content to be incorporated directly into 3D printed parts. Studies show that cork can be added in proportions of up to around 15 to 20 % by weight before the material becomes too brittle for effective processing. This approach not only increases the renewable fraction of the product but also creates parts with a texture and appearance that better match cork-based elements of the design. At the same time, these composites can contribute to lightweight structures and offer some insulating properties, supporting both functional and environmental goals. By selecting recycled polymers together with cork composites, the 3D printed elements remain aligned with the eco-friendly objectives of the Screen2Green project while relying on experimentally validated material behavior [(cork_filament_2024)].
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-Table {{ref>LCInventorytable}} estimates the mass and materials for a gravity-fed pot designed for a medium basil plant. The totals are calculated based on a structural weight of approximately 600 grams, plus the electronic components.
+Table {{ref>LCInventorytable}} estimates the mass and materials for a gravity-fed pot designed for a medium basil plant. The totals are calculated based on a structural weight of approximately 600 g, plus the electronic components.
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