After completing the course, you will gain insights and an understanding of:
ü Environmental impact categories
ü Product design attributes that reduce environmental impact
ü The term “Functional Unit”
ü Comprehensive stages of the product life cycle
ü International standards associated with environmental consciousness
ü How to apply “life cycle thinking” to product design
ü How to assess qualitatively the predominant life cycle stage of a product
ü How to develop environmentally preferable products
ü The Building Environmental & Economic Sustainability (BEES®) database
ü Standards and guidelines for environmental marketing claims
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