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Term

eco-design

Term

The integration of environmental aspects into the product development process, by balancing ecological and economic requirements. Eco-design considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process, striving for products which make the lowest possible environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.

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Definition source publication

UNEP. 2001. Cleaner production: a guide to information sources.

Publication year

2001

Definition source URL

http://www.uneptie.org/pc/cp/network/cp_worldwide.htm

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UNEP

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Subjects

Long definition

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