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1. Ecodesign principles
1.1 Definition of eco-design
By definition, eco-design involves integrating environmental protection into the design of products (goods or services). Its aim is to reduce environmental impact throughout a product's life cycle, while providing the same service. The notion of service rendered by the product will be examined below (see point 1.3.1 concerning the functional unit).
The idea of integration is important because it invites the...
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Bibliography
Websites
ADEME Areas of expertise/Environmental management and eco-products/Product approach/Evaluate :
http://www2.ademe.fr/servlet/KBaseShow?sort=-1&cid=96&m=3&catid=12908
(page consulted on October 26, 2011)
Association OREE Ecodesign of products...
Standards and norms
(Non-exhaustive list)
- Environmental management – Integration of environmental aspects into product design and development. - XP ISO/TR 14062 - 2003
- Environmental management systems – Guidelines for integrating ecodesign. - NF EN ISO 14006 - 2011
- Mechanical products – Ecodesign methodology - NF E 01-005 - 2010
- Écoconception pour les produits électriques et électroniques....
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