1. Planning the eco-innovation process

The implementation of an eco-innovation approach requires prior knowledge of the environmental performance of the type of products in question. An environmental assessment stage is therefore necessary, whether it is very thorough (such as life cycle analysis, see LCA as a tool for redesign and change management [FIC 0240] ) or simplified (simplified life cycle analysis, ESQCV [simplified and qualitative life cycle assessment], checklist, etc.). The fact sheets Ecodesign, the approach