Search for dissertations about: "ecodesign tools"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words ecodesign tools.
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1. Integration of Design for Environment in the vehicle manufacturing industry in Sweden : Focus on practices and tools
Abstract : Design for Environment (DfE) promotes the systematic consideration of environmental aspects during product design and development. Despite the maturity of concepts and tools in literature, efficient implementation in industries is reported to be low. READ MORE
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2. Assessment of tools for environmentally preferable procurement with a life cycle perspective : the case of acquisition in Swedish defence
Abstract : Procurement in public and non-public organisations has the potential to influence product development towards more environmentally preferable products. In 2003, public procurement in Sweden was 28% of GDP. Different types of approaches can contribute some knowledge and thereby facilitate the choice of environmentally preferable products. READ MORE
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3. Integration environmental aspects into product development : proactive measures
Abstract : Environmental concern has greatly increased in magnitude within the companies of Swedish industry. Product development has become a strategic area: the environmental adaptation of products is fundamental for a decrease in environmental impact from human activities, and product development is an area of the greatest importance to the competitiveness of companies. READ MORE
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4. A Foundation for Sustainable Product Development
Abstract : Product development is a particularly critical intervention point for the transformation of society towards sustainability. Current socio-ecological impacts over product life-cycles are evidence that current practices are insufficient. READ MORE
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5. Early stages of designing resource-efficient offerings : An initial view of their analysis and evaluation
Abstract : The increasing use of natural resources and the pollution it causes calls for new ways of addressing customer needs. Additionally, a more uncertain and complex world also presents new challenges. READ MORE