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Product eco-design

Author: Jean-Paul VENTÈRE

Publication date: July 10, 2012

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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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