L1. Introduction

Question 1

Sustainability Definition by Brundtland

Answer 1

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

Efficient Strategy towards Sustainability

Answer 2

• Definition of Goals and Targets
• Knowledge of the state of the art
• Political and Legislative support
• Economic support
• Monitoring tools

Question 3

Life Cycle Thinking

Answer 3

Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) is about going beyond the traditional focus on production site and manufacturing processes to include environmental, social and economic impacts of a product over its entire life cycle.

Question 4

Life Cycle Management

Answer 4

LCM is a management approach that puts the tools and methodologies in the life cycle thinking basket into practice. It is a product management system that helps enterprises to minimize the environmental and social burdens associated with their product or product portfolio during its entire life cycle.