Introduction to Ecodesign and LCA

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

15 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Beginner

Target:

Professionals, Workers

As the call for sustainable solutions at several (operational, industrial and policy) increases, the need for a comprehensive and effective design approach and assessment tools creation have been addressed by researchers and practitioners. In particular, for the definition of a complete framework, the use of a Ecodesign and a Life Cycle Thinking lens is required to explore the longitudinal dimension of the impacts and possible direct and indirect effects triggered on environmental, social and economic level.This nugget introduces the concepts of Ecodesign and Life Cycle Assessment and the need of applying them in the manufacturing sector for reducing energy and materials consuption and have an efficient use of energy and water.<br><br>

Learning outcomes

At the end of this nugget the learner is able to define and apply the main contents of Ecodesign and Life Cycle Assessment in manufacturing processes.
At the end of this nugget the learner is able to discuss Ecodesign strategies and identify the main methods to apply for assessing manufacturing processes.
At the end of this nugget the learner is able to apply Life Cycle Thinking and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment perspectives in managing manufacturing processes.