© Loughborough University, 2004

Kodak single use camera• Materials

– Fewer material types– Plastics labelled for recycling

• End of Life– Collection system for old products to feed

into remanufacture• Testing and reuse of components• Testing and reuse of batteries, or

donated• Plastic cases reground and fed into

manufacture

© Loughborough University, 2004

Kambrook’s AXIS kettle• Energy reduction during use – consumer

education– Clear indicators – to stop overfilling– Double insulation layer – to minimise need for

reboiling– Temperature gauge to indicate the suitability of

the water for making tea or coffee– to minimise need for reboiling

Although more materials were used in the final design, the energy efficiency was dramatically increased, and it is the use phase which has been identified as having the greatest environmental impact in goods of this nature

© Loughborough University, 2004

Philips

• Philips' Eco-Product 1998 – ‘Typhoon’, a high-end colour monitor from Philips Monitors in Chupai, Taiwan. – Less materials– 42% fewer components and fewer PCBs– Reduced packaging– 35% reduction in assembly time.

Philips focus on 5 focal areas:1. Weight2. Hazardous substances3. Recycling and disposal4. Energy consumption5. Packaging

© Loughborough University, 2004

Xerox

• Length of life– Photocopiers are leased – higher quality, more

durable, Xerox maintain value• End of life

– Machines are designed for disassembly– Components are tested and reused– Plastic exterior covers from collected copiers

are broken down, washed, then recycled. • Materials

– The plastic is used in the manufacture of new photocopiers.

© Loughborough University, 2004

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

• Very durable – 12 year warranty• Uses materials sparingly• Uses recycled materials• Easy to maintain & repair• Designed for easy disassembly• Of course, ergonomics excellent &

very adjustable

© Loughborough University, 2004

© Loughborough University, 2004

Sony used recycled material from Tetrapak milk cartons, called Tectan, & cardboard to case their speaker systems.

They found that this actually improved the performance of the speakers

Sony Speakers

© Loughborough University, 2004

Wind-up technology

© Loughborough University, 2004

Air Filled packaging

Reduces waste & transportation costs Creates a responsible impression

© Loughborough University, 2004

© Ben Manwaring / Department of Design and Technology, Loughborough

University

The 'Sunrise' outdoor table collects solar energy via 12 solar panels housed the transparent table top, in conjunction with a charge controller and 12V battery to store solar energy for evening lighting.

The central light is in the 'down' position during the daytime whilst charging takes places. It is released when required, by pushing down upon the central dome. A central column then rises up via the internal gas strut, and illuminates automatically. 18 White LED's are angled to evenly illuminate the tabletop. The system is designed to work in overcast conditions and on a full days charge will produce between 6 - 8 hours of illumination.

‘Sunrise’ Solar Table