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1 online resource |
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
5.2.1.1.1 Methodology |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Sustainable development.
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sustainable development.
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Sustainable development
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Koopmans, Rudolf J., author
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| ISBN |
9781569908624 |
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1569908621 |
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