PROXI INDICATORS USED FOR PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Lucian Barsan; Anca Barsan

Authors

Lucian Barsan Ph.D. Transylvania University of Brasov
Anca Barsan Ph.D. Transylvania University of Brasov

Keywords:

assessment tools, ecodesign, life cycle, proxy indicators

Abstract

The paper is focusing on the necessity of assessing the products in order to evaluate their negative environmental impact. This activity is part of the design strategy meant to identify the existing products’ weak points in order to optimise the future designs. The environmental assessment can be performed using a large range of instruments, among which the category of Proxy Indicators covers an important area. The Eco-indicators are Proxy Indicators used mainly for comparing solutions. This paper shows how this instrument can be successfully used to compare existing products with the new designs.

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Author Biographies

Lucian Barsan Ph.D., Transylvania University of Brasov

Professor Department of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment

Anca Barsan Ph.D., Transylvania University of Brasov

Professor Department of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment

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