Devising ecodesign strategies in a furniture industry based on cluster analysis

This study aims to devise group guidelines to implement ecodesign practices (Design for Environment) in the furniture industry. Surveys were the main research method used to investigate the level of application of ecodesign in 22 companies in southern Brazil. The term ecodesign was unfolded into ecodesign practices (set of activities), which...

Essential perspectives for Design for Environment: Experiences from the electronics industry

Consolidation of knowledge, information and experiences in application of Design for Environment principles is done at various levels, ranging from easy to understand slogans to design guidelines, and even to tailor-made solutions. This brings about that dissemination of this knowledge should be done taking carefully the intended audience and...

Ecodesign empirically explored