Eco-design is essentially a strategy for issues revolving scarcity. As resources become more expensive to extract, process, manufacture, consume and dispose of; there lies opportunity in the overall stewardship. While our lifestyles, even in their very basic form, require resources; eco-design is a mitigation strategy.
There are many factors associated with the design typically considered by designers and engineers. Business, innovation, governance, environmental impact and economics are all key issues. There are some examples below.
The Business Case
Driving Innovation
http://www.recyclingportal.eu/artikel/26576.shtml
New UNEP Report: Resource consumption levels far from sustainable
Resource Use and Environmental Impact from Economic Growth
Sustainable Product Design Presentation - YouTube
Eco-Furniture Examples:
Hundred Mile Design
Eco-Design Chair - YouTube
Sustainable Cardboard Chair and Desk - Folding Cardboard chair design - RISD4 - YouTube
Ecochair - Foldable Cardboard Furniture - YouTube
Resources:
The Journal of Industrial Ecology
http://mitpress.mit.edu/main/home/default.asp
http://www.is4ie.org/jie
For related resources, Design for Disassembly, Eco-Design, Environment and AD Technology guidelines related to this can be downloaded for free at:
http://www.activedisassembly.com/strategy/
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