Search for dissertations about: "product develop-ment"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words product develop-ment.

2. 1. On Sustainability Indicators and Sustainable Product Development

   Author : Ulrika Lundqvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LCA; indicators; sustainable development; system boundaries; principles for sustainability; backcasting; sustainability; framework; product develop-ment; ecological footprint;

   Abstract : In this thesis, we present some examples of sustainability indicators and tools for sustainable product development that can be used to facilitate a transition of the society towards sustainability. As a basis for this work, we have used certain principles for sustainability. READ MORE

4. 2. Life Cycle Considerations in Sustainable Business Development. Eco-efficiency studies in Swedish industries

   Author : Reine Karlsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; effectiveness; LCA; cleaner technology; environmental management; life cycle assessment; eco-efficiency; product ecology; sustainability; recycling; industrial ecology;

   Abstract : This thesis shows that there are reasons for placing some trust in the possibilities of aligning business goals and environmental goals, as well as in the possibilities of increasing eco-efficiency through technological development. The possibilities, although not unlimited, are not utilised to their full potential. READ MORE

5. 3. Integrating facilities management information

   Author : Kjell Svensson; KTH; []
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   Abstract : The purpose of the study was to develop suitable information structures to sup port main processes of facilities management (FM). The approach chosen to create these structures was to develop a generic FM process model and a building product model. READ MORE