Global Certificate in DFM: Eco-Design Principles

• Eco-Design Principles: Introduction to the concept of eco-design and its importance in creating sustainable products. This unit will cover the basic principles of eco-design, including the circular economy, life cycle thinking, and material efficiency. • Sustainable Materials: Overview of the different types of sustainable materials and their properties. This unit will explore the benefits and challenges of using sustainable materials and provide guidance on material selection for eco-design. • Design for Energy Efficiency: Examination of design strategies for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions throughout the product life cycle. This unit will cover energy-efficient manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life management. • Design for Longevity: Discussion of design strategies for increasing the useful life of products and reducing waste. This unit will cover product durability, modularity, and repairability, and explore the concept of product-service systems. • Design for Disassembly and Recycling: Overview of design strategies for facilitating the disassembly and recycling of products. This unit will cover product design for recyclability, design for disassembly, and recycling technologies. • Design for Reduced Resource Consumption: Examination of design strategies for reducing resource consumption in products. This unit will cover strategies for reducing material and water use, as well as strategies for minimizing waste throughout the product life cycle. • Design for Biodiversity: Discussion of design strategies for minimizing the impact of products on biodiversity. This unit will cover the importance of biodiversity, as well as strategies for designing products that are compatible with natural ecosystems. • Design for Sustainability Assessment: Overview of tools and methods for assessing the sustainability of products. This unit will cover life cycle assessment, carbon footprinting, and other sustainability assessment methods.