Discover
the twelve easy steps
to greener product design!
The focus on traditional design has been
on product performance and manufacturing requirements but the rapidly
changing social and economic climate is forcing the development
of a new approach to design that takes into account the complete
life cycle of products. Its called ecodesign - a method of
systematically integrating environmental considerations into
the design of products and services throughout their life.
The
purpose of ecodesign is to make more with less, to increase resource
productivity and reduce environmental impact.
This concept will promote revolutionary leaps in our approach to design.
Increased resource productivity will save materials, money and improve
the quality of life at the same time.
This comprehensive resource provides a step by step guide to implementing ecodesign in your business.
Because design is best leant as a ‘hands on’ experience, the manual includes training materials and techniques that can be used almost immediately for solving design problems. It also includes a revolutionary new management tool - Idea! the Integrated Design Abacus. It’s been specifically developed to help designers and managers find an optimal design from an array of possibilities, goals and issues.
