EcoTanklike
EcoTanklike is a term used in sustainability and product design discourse to describe products and systems that rely on large, refillable, modular fluid reservoirs designed for easy replenishment, repair, and end-of-life recycling. The concept aims to reduce material waste, lower lifetime costs, and extend product lifespans by replacing disposable consumables with reusable tanks.
Design principles include standardized interfaces between reservoir and device; user-accessible refilling or replacement; durable materials and
Applications have been most visible in refillable ink tank printers, but the term is used more broadly
Origin and usage: The term is informal and lacks a formal standard. It appears in design blogs,
Criticism and challenges: Adoption can face higher upfront costs, potential leakage, and the need for standardized