Sustainability

Sustainability

1. 6 R's

   • Reduce
   • Reuse
   • Recycle
   • Repair
   • Refuse
   • Rethink

2. Responsible Design

   • Social Responsibility
   • Economic Responsibility
   • Environmental Responsibility

3. Legislation

   • EU Ecolabel
   • EU Packaging Directive
   • EU Energy Labelling Directive
   • End-of-life Vehicle Directive
   • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
   • Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoSH)

4. Case Studies

   • Herman Miller Aeron Chair
     • Designed for end of life disposal
     • Chair can be taken apart at end of life and different materials separated for recycling
       • Made from 94% recycled materials, can be 100% recycled.
   • Prius
     • Designed with 100% renewable energy sources

5. Car Technological Developments

   • Aerodynamic Bodies
   • Reduced engine and body panel weight
   • Recycled upholstery
   • Designed for ease of disassembly
     • Recycling manuals to assist in recovery of materials and componenets
   • Stop Start System
   • Hybrid technology
     • Doesn't have to be plugged in or recharged
     • Can still run air con without effecting battery power
     • Heavy as have two engines
   • Electric Cars
     • Common in London
     • Regenerative Braking
     • Need to be charged alot
   • Bio Diesel
     • Vegetable oil extracted from rape seed
     • Can be used in all diesel engines

6. Manufacturing

   • Reduction in waste/ saving materials
   • man made boards such as MDF and chipboard re-use materials