The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a speciﬁc statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, speciﬁcally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microﬁlms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. Sustainable Product Development Tools, Methods and ExamplesĮditor Daizhong Su Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering Centre, School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, UK It is also suitable for researchers and consultants who are involved or interested in sustainable product development, as well as for students studying sustainable development, production, and engineering management. In view of the increasing pressure on industries to meet the, sometimes conflicting, demands of the market and environment, this book is a valuable resource for engineers and managers in manufacturing companies wishing to update their knowledge of sustainable product development. Five different case studies are also presented to illustrate how to apply the tools and methods into the development of real sustainable products.

Integrated approach for sustainable product developmentĪ description of each sustainability tool is accompanied by easy-to-understand guidelines as well as sustainable product development methods.

ICT and traceability technologies for sustainable product development.

Eco-point and eco-accounting infrastructure.

Environmental and social lifecycle impact assessment methods.

Popular lifecycle analysis software packages.

Regulations/directives related to sustainable product development.

The authors also explain how to develop products with sustainability features by applying tools and methods for sustainable design and manufacture. The examples and methods presented allow readers to gain insights into sustainable products. This book offers a comprehensive review of sustainability and product design, providing useful information on the relevant regulations and standards for industries to meet increasing market demands for eco-products, while reducing their impact on the environment.

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