Author: Schneider Electric
As sustainability has become a much wider discussed topic, there’s a whole host of terms that get thrown around; from Net Zero and carbon emissions, to circular economy.
But what do these phrases actually mean and how do they impact us? Today, we’re looking at the widely used term Eco-Design…
Put simply, Eco-Design is an approach to production and delivery, that carefully considers the environmental impact of our actions and analyses how this can be reduced through innovation. At Schneider Electric, we define this as ‘a systematic approach which considers environmental aspects in the design and development process with the aim to reduce adverse environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of a product’.
To achieve this, we need to consider all stages of the life cycle of the product, from the extraction of raw materials to the end-of-life treatment. This helps contribute to a circular economy – where products can be reused, repaired, or recycled, to reduce waste and conserve energy.
As a holistic and multi-layered approach to product design, there is a wide variety of ways to implement an Eco-Design philosophy.
Some of the more common examples of how this is incorporated into the products you’re purchasing include:
The great thing is that as a consumer, a lot of the thinking has been done for you, and you are likely benefitting from the principles of Eco-Design without even knowing it!
The process of Eco-Design doesn’t focus solely on environmental impact – it also results in product improvements, innovation and fresh ideas.
When choosing products that have been created with Eco-Design in mind, you know that:
As we race towards a Net Zero future, Eco-Design has never been more important. That’s why at Schneider Electric, we incorporate the principle of Eco-Design into all that we do across our sites globally.
As part of the journey, we can expect to see more Eco-Design Regulations & Frameworks for manufacturers come into play to monitor transparency and performance, which means the opportunity to choose your products with Eco-Design in mind is becoming easier than ever.
So, now you are up-to-speed with what the term Eco-Design means, join us In the following blog , where we’ll take a look at how this impacts the development and manufacturing of our products, as well as some of the Net Zero targets this approach will help us achieve.
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