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Ecodesign : a life cycle approach for a sustainable future

Title
Ecodesign : a life cycle approach for a sustainable future / Karine Van Doorsselaer, Rudolf J. Koopmans.
ISBN
9781569908624
1569908621
9781569908617
Publication
Munich : Hanser Publishers, [2021]
Physical Description
1 online resource
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
5.2.1.1.1 Methodology.
Access and use
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Variant and related titles
Knovel. OCLC KB.
Other formats
Print version: Doorsselaer, Karine Van Ecodesign : A Life Cycle Approach for a Sustainable Future München : Hanser,c2020
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 01, 2022
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Intro
Acknowledgments
Reading Guide
About the Authors
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Necessity of Ecodesign
2.1 Challenges
2.1.1 The Explosive Growth of the World Population
2.1.2 The Deterioration of the Natural Ecosystem
2.1.3 The Depletion of Natural Resources
2.2 Limits to Growth
2.2.1 Environmental Impact of Human Activity
2.2.2 Ecological Footprint
2.3 The Alarm Bell Is Still Ringing
2.4 Environmental Initiatives over the Past Years
2.5 Stakeholders of a Sustainable Society
2.6 Conclusion
3 Emergence of Ecodesign and the Circular Economy Model
3.1 Ecodesign
3.2 Lansink's Ladder
3.3 Sustainable Development
3.3.1 People, Planet, Profit
3.3.2 The Dilemma of Agreement
3.3.3 Sustainable Development Goals
3.3.4 Eco-efficiency
3.3.5 Cradle to Cradle
3.3.5.1 Eco-effectiveness
3.3.5.2 The C2C Business
3.4 The Circular Economy Model
3.4.1 The Principles of a Circular Economy Model
3.4.2 Value Preservation in the Circular Economy Model
3.4.3 The Relation between Ecodesign and the Circular Economy Model
3.5 Bio-(based) Economy
Green Economy
Blue Economy
3.5.1 Bio-(based) Economy
3.5.2 Green Economy
3.5.3 Blue (Marine) Economy by the European Commission
4 Design for X
4.1 Feedstock and Materials
4.2 Technologies (Design for Manufacturing
DfM)
4.3 Assembly (Design for Assembly
DfA)
4.4 Packaging and Distribution (Design for Logistics
DfL)
4.5 Design for Use
DfU
4.5.1 Consumer Behavior (Design for Sustainable Behavior
DfSB)
4.5.2 Energy Consumption (Design for Energy Efficiency
DfEE)
4.5.3 Consumables
4.5.4 Extending Life Span (Design for Longevity
DfLG)
4.6 Design for Disassembly (DfD)
4.7 Design for Reuse and Repurposing (DfRR)
4.8 Design for Repair and Maintenance (DfR
DfM)
4.8.1 Dilemma: Repair versus New Product
4.9 Design for Remanufacturing or Refurbishing (DfRM
DfRF)
4.10 Design for Recycling (DfR)
4.10.1 Recyclability of Materials in General
4.10.2 Recyclability of Metals
4.10.3 Recyclability of Plastics
4.10.4 Recyclability of Ceramics and Glass
4.10.5 Recyclability of Fibers
4.11 Design for Composting (DfC)
4.12 Waste Strategies that Do Not Fit in the Circular Economy Model
4.12.1 Incineration
4.12.2 Landfill
4.13 Design for Circularity (DfCi)
5 Ecodesign Tools
5.1 Strategy Tools
5.1.1 Begin with the End in Mind
5.1.2 The Nightmare Scenario
5.1.3 The Business Model Canvas
5.1.4 The Business Model Innovation Grid (BMIX)
5.1.5 The Sustainable Innovation System (SIS) Tool Kit
5.1.6 Risk & Race
5.1.7 Global Reporting Initiative
5.2 Ecodesign Tools Based on Product Life Cycle Thinking
5.2.1 Quantitative Tools
5.2.1.1 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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