"Ecodesign means integrating sustainability into the design process of all types of products, with consideration of environmental, societal, and economic factors. It requires lifecycle thinking, with the environmental impact minmized at all stages of the product cycle, from the extraction of raw materials to final disposal. This unique book serves as a key guide for designers, organizations, governments, companies, or anybody else with an interest in a sustainable future addresses by addressing three main topics: First, ...
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"Ecodesign means integrating sustainability into the design process of all types of products, with consideration of environmental, societal, and economic factors. It requires lifecycle thinking, with the environmental impact minmized at all stages of the product cycle, from the extraction of raw materials to final disposal. This unique book serves as a key guide for designers, organizations, governments, companies, or anybody else with an interest in a sustainable future addresses by addressing three main topics: First, ecodesign is explained for what it is and how it fits with the necessity for a sustainable planet. Second, ecodesign is shown to be a coherent and practical process with a plan and tools that can be used to provide solutions for the environmental challenges the world faces; many practical examples are provided. Third, the impact of the ecodesign approach is elaborated for enterprises, governments, and consumers. Both legislation (e.g. from the EU) and consumer pressure for more sustainable goods and services require industry and academia to come up with meaningful solutions that consider economic, environmental, and societal aspects alike. This book provides the necessary clarity and tools to assess current products and support and inspire ecodesign of new ones. Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Ecodesign as a Necessity 3. From Lansink's Ladder to a Circular Economy 4. Ecodesign - Design for X 5. Ecodesign Tools 6. Ecodesign Process 7. Ecodesign Stimuli 8. Ecodesign and Entrepreneurship 9. Ecodesign and Governance 10. Ecodesign and Consumers 11. Conclusions and Outlook"--
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