Support in the implementation of an eco-design strategy, from the concept to the manufacture of the finished product/service :
/ UNDERSTANDING & PLANNING
– Detailed study of the need
– Definition of objectives
– Realization of the planning
/ PRELIMINARY DESIGN (Definition)
– State of play of the existing situation
– Benchmark
– Mapping of stakeholders and sectors
– Identification of opportunities and threats along the value chain
/ DETAILED DESIGN (Ideation)
– Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)
– Simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCAs)
– Simplified Qualitative Life Cycle Assessment (SQLCA)
– Development of a product strategy
– Proposal for improvement of existing product/service
– Creation of new eco-designed product/service
– Optimisation of the manufacturing process and resources
– Characterisation of production waste
– Sourcing and investigation of sustainable virgin or secondary materials
/ PROTOTYPES (Testing & Validation)
– Technical design & development (CAD package)
– Specification of requirements
/ IMPLEMENTATION & EVALUATION (Capitalisation of feedback)
– Product/service review
– Identification of areas for improvement
