Examples Of Green Design Flashcards
TVs cause the most damage when in use.
How would ecodesign improve make a tv environmentally friendly?
Reduce material consumption
X Combine TV and DVD player
Reduce energy consumption when in use
X Remove standby button so tv must turned off
X Swap to LCD screens - low power to operate
She disposing of products
Replace polymers and metals with wood - easier to recycle
Environmental impact of cars
Extraction and processing of materials
X Needs lots of energy
X Adds emissions to atmosphere/water systems
X Produces lots of solid waste
Manufacture of cars and painting
X Needs lots of energy
X Produces more emissions and solid waste
During useful life of a car
X highest amount of emissions produced (80%)
X Use of petrol/diesel: creates CO2, CO, NOx, unburnt
hydrocarbons
X Consumable parts (tyres/batteries/exhausts) regularly replaced
End of life
X Metals and polymers are recycled (also requires energy)
X Textiles and rubber has to be disposed of
Eco design in cars
Use a minimum percentage by weight of recycled textiles in upholstery, fillings and soundproofing
Use of natural fibres in upholstery
Fitted with catalyctic converters - reduces exhaust pollutants
Achieve better fuel economy
X Aerodynamic body to reduce drag
X Reduce weight (use aluminium/polymers)
X Stop start electronic engine management system that optimises the burnin of fuel
Optimise end of life
International coded polymer parts (aid recycling)
Digital recycling manuals to assist in efficient recovery of materials and components
