Product Development and the Environment
Published on 27. June 1996
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-566-07659-6 (ISBN)
Description
Environmental concerns are creating new threats and opportunities for business. This is a practical guide for managers and designers seeking to exploit expanding markets for the efficient and clean products demanded by a world seeking a sustainable future. Legal issues are also covered.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
tables, text boxes, illustrations, references, index
Dimensions
Height: 162 mm
Width: 241 mm
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-566-07659-6 (9780566076596)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Why environmental issues matter; pressure for change; opportunities and benefits; the design considerations - materials and manufacturing; the design considerations - use and end-of-life; environmental design tools; managing environmental product development; exploiting design for the environment; packaging, distribution, and the workplace; the green future.