Ecodesign : a life cycle thinking approach / Rudolf J. Koopmans, Karine Van Doorsselaer, Julia Diaz Luque.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koopmans, Rudy, author.

Van Doorsselaer, Karine, author.

Contributor:

Diaz Luque, Julia, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (267 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Munich ; Cincinnati : Hanser, [2021]

Summary:

Ecodesign means integrating environmental factors into the design process of all types of products, from toys, packaging, household appliances to industrial products like compressors. This book provides the necessary clarity and tools to assess current products and support and inspire design of new ones to minimize environmental impact.

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&amp

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)

5.2.1.1.1 Methodology

5.2.1.1.2 Conclusion

5.2.1.2 Eco-indicators

5.2.1.2.1 Methodology

5.2.1.2.2 Conclusion

5.2.1.3 (Product) Carbon Footprint

5.2.1.3.1 Methodology

5.2.1.3.2 Conclusion

5.2.1.4 Energy Balance

5.2.1.4.1 Methodology

5.2.1.4.2 Conclusion

5.2.1.5 Exergetic Life Cycle Analysis (ELCA)

5.2.1.5.1 Methodology

5.2.1.5.2 Conclusion

5.2.1.6 Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)

5.2.1.6.1 Methodology

5.2.1.6.2 Conclusion

5.2.2 Qualitative Tools

5.2.2.1 LiDS Wheel

5.2.2.1.1 Approach

5.2.2.1.2 Use

5.2.2.2 Eco-star

5.2.2.2.1 Approach

5.2.2.2.2 Use

5.2.2.3 Eco-(innovation) Compass

5.2.2.4 Checklists

5.2.2.5 Ecodesign Rules of Thumb for a Circular Economy Model

5.2.2.5.1 General Rules of Thumb

5.2.2.5.2 Focus on Reuse by the Same Consumer

5.2.2.5.3 Focus on Reuse by Different Consumers.

5.2.2.5.4 Focus on Refurbish and Remanufacture

5.2.2.5.5 Focus on Recycling

5.2.2.5.6 Checklist Visualization

5.3 Conclusions

6 Ecodesign in the Product Development Process

6.1 The Design Process

6.1.1 Stage 1: Strategic Choices

6.1.2 Stage 2: Product Ideas

6.1.3 Stage 3: Product Definition

6.1.4 Stages 4, 5, and 6: System, Concept, and Detailed Design

6.2 Eco-Innovation

6.3 Implementation of Ecodesign by System Thinking

6.4 Evaluation of Ecodesign by Multi-Objective Optimization

6.5 Ecodesign Examples

6.5.1 Master-Project "Cargo-Tram - Last Mile Delivery" by Frederik Carette (Graduate 2018)

6.5.2 Master-Project FIBIO by Laure Herweyers (Graduate 2018)

6.5.3 Master-Project "HyperLeafs" by Thomas Roscam (Graduate 2019)

6.5.4 Master-Project "ZERO DISCARDS" by Nicholas Van Beylen (Graduate 2017)

6.5.5 Master-Project "Re-shuttle" by Robrecht Vandekerkhove (Graduate 2019)

6.6 Conclusion

7 Stimulating Ecodesign

7.1 Biomimicry

7.2 Blue Economy

7.3 Green Economy

7.4 Industry 4.0

7.5 Learn from the Past

8 Ecodesign and Entrepreneurship

8.1 The Value Chains

8.1.1 Internal and External Stakeholders

8.1.2 Costs and Benefits

8.2 Integrating Ecodesign

8.2.1 Company Leadership

8.2.1.1 Corporate Social Responsibility

8.2.2 Process Level: Environmental Permits

8.2.3 Product Level: Ecodesign

8.3 Value and Profit

8.4 Risk

9 Ecodesign and Governance

9.1 Standards

9.1.1 ISO Standards

9.1.1.1 ISO 9000 Standards

9.1.1.2 ISO 14000 Standards and EMAS

9.1.1.3 ISO 26000 Standards

9.1.1.4 ISO 14080 Standard

9.1.2 Country Standards

9.2 EU Directives and Regulations

9.2.1 Ecodesign for Energy-Consuming Products

9.2.2 Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)

9.2.3 REACH

9.2.4 WEEE

9.2.5 RoHS

9.3 Government Stimuli.

9.3.1 In Pursuit of the Circular Economy Model

9.3.2 Extended Producer Responsibility

9.3.2.1 Take-Back Obligation

9.3.2.2 Collective Initiatives

9.3.3 Government Investments

9.3.4 Government Public Procurements

10 Ecodesign and Consumers

10.1 Sustainable Consumption

10.2 Needs and Desires

10.3 Frugality

10.4 Stimuli

10.4.1 Ecolabels

10.4.2 Governments and Consumer Organizations

11 Conclusions and Perspectives.

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ISBN:

9781523145119

1523145110

9781569908624

1569908621

OCLC:

1240583443