3. Introducing eco-materials
As a designer, you're used to considering the use of new materials combining qualities such as resistance, aesthetics or feel. When it comes to eco-design, however, you need to take into account other selection criteria, such as :
distance covered by materials (to be minimized) ;
renewability of materials (to be increased) ;
energy stored by materials from extraction to finished product (to be minimized);
emissions and waste during extraction and production (to be minimized);
the fraction of recycled material in the product (to be increased) ;
recyclability of materials used (to be increased).
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Bibliography
Fuad-Luke A., The Eco-design Handbook: a complete sourcebook for the home and office , Thames & Hudson, 2002
Fussler C., James P., Driving Eco-innovation - A breakthrough discipline for innovation and sustainability, Pitman Publishing, 1996
Kazazian T. Design et Développement durable : Il y aura l'âge des choses légères , Victoires...
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This site introduces you to several eco-products that won awards in the "Eco-produit pour le Développement Durable" competition from 2008 to 2010: Ministère de la transition écologique
The Information/Inspiration site, designed for designers, offers information on eco-design and a large number of...
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