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A Life Cycle Approach to Product System Design
(1993)
Integrating environmental requirements into the earliest stages of design is a fundamental component of product life cycle management. Still, there is much work to be done to help industry practice this approach. An important ...
Life Cycle Design
(1996-07-01)
Design offers an excellent opportunity to reduce environmental burdens associated with products and processes, which ultimately can lead to a more sustainable relationship between economic and ecological systems. Guiding ...
Waste Reduction in Children's Day Care: Case Study Report of Gretchen's House III
(1991-04)
This case study documents solid waste reduction achieved by the conversion from disposable to reusable cloth diapers at Gretchen's House III day care center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Process, economic, and organizational/m ...
Waste Reduction in Furniture Manufacture: Case Study Report of Steelcase Inc.
(1991-04)
This case study documents solid waste reduction by Steelcase Inc. at its Grand Rapids and Kentwood complexes. Waste reduction activities analyzed include the Machine Improvement Program, remanufacturing, packaging source ...
Waste Reduction in Department Store Retail: Case Study Report of Hudson's Department Stores
(1991-04)
This case study documents waste reduction at Hudson's department stores in Michigan. Process and economic analyses are done to compare Hudson's shredded paper packing operation with the firm's previous use of purchased ...
Waste Reduction Case Studies: Final Project Report
(1991-04)
The goal of this research is to effect the transfer of waste reduction activities from a firm that is successfully practicing waste reduction to other firms throughout the State of Michigan. The project was organized into ...