CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 1 The Life Cycle Management Navigator Life Cycle Design Training Session 11

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 2 Life Cycle Design Exercise Outline Outline 1.Problem Statement: Designing a new product – “Silla Verde” 2.Review of the major life-cycle impacts of “Silla Roja” and requirements by the UK partners. 3.Derivation of LCD options using previously provided information. 4.Conclusion

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 3 Life Cycle Design Problem Statement: „Silla Verde“ Exercise Opportunity to market one of their products on the high premium price, environmentally conscious market. 5 major product specifications required by the retailers in Europe. Improvement of the environmental performance of “Silla Roja” and design of a new product: “Silla Verde”.

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 4 Life Cycle Design Requirements by the UK Partner Exercise 1. Reduction in the total energy requirement. 2. Limitation on the use of environmentally unfriendly materials and materials depleting natural resources from sensitive areas. 3. Process adaptations regarding the surface treatment. 4. Adaptations relating to assembly for reparability and reusability. 5. Improvements of the life span such as enhancement of durability.

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 5 Life Cycle Design Development of Life Cycle Design Strategies Exercise Given the previous findings regarding the life cycle impacts and the retailers’ criteria: What can be the strategy option(s) to be followed for the design of “Silla Verde”? Given the previous findings regarding the life cycle impacts and the retailers’ criteria: What can be the strategy option(s) to be followed for the design of “Silla Verde”?

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 6 Life Cycle Design Environmental Aspects of „Silla Roja“ Exercise Raw Material Extraction and Supply Manu- facturing PackagingDistributionUseDisposal Energy Use Water Use Materials Use Chemical Use Hazardous Materials Use Solid Waste Generation Effluents Emission Life Cycle Stages Environ- mental Aspects

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 7 Life Cycle Design Development of Life Cycle Design Strategies Exercise There could be some more design opportunities which are not covered by the retailers’ criteria! What can be the other design options that can improve environmental performance of “Silla Verde” considering the whole life cycle? There could be some more design opportunities which are not covered by the retailers’ criteria! What can be the other design options that can improve environmental performance of “Silla Verde” considering the whole life cycle?

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 8 Life Cycle Design Life Cycle Design Strategy Wheel Exercise 1. New Concept Development 2. Selection of Low-Impact Materials 4. Optimisation of Production Techniques 5. Efficient Distribution System 6. Reduction of Environmental Impact in the User Phase Optimize initial Life- time 8. Optimise end-of-life system Silla Verde Silla Roja 7. Optimise initial life- time 3. Reduction of Materials

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 9 Life Cycle Design Life Cycle Design Strategy Options Exercise 2. Selection of Low-Impact Materials 3. Reduction of Materials 4. Optimisation of Production Techniques 7. Optimise initial life- time 8. Optimise end-of-life system Optimize initial Life- time Silla Verde 5. Efficient Distribution System

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 10 Life Cycle Design Life Cycle Design Strategy Options - Examples Exercise 2. Selection of low-impact materials Purchase of non-tropical wood. Elimination of volatile organic solvents. Selection of low-impact textile material  Elimination of use of chlorinated artificial fibres. Elimination of use of leather  Elimination of chrome in wastewater Elimination of vinyl chloride glues. 3. Reduction of material usage Total energy content along the LC < Optimisation of production techniques In Workshop II Decrease in the emissions (e.g. VOCs) during coating and varnishing. Optimisation of the use of chemicals during the coating of wood. Shift from use of glued joints to use of nails for the assembly.

CSCP, UNEP, WBCSD, WI, InWEnt, UEAP ME Life Cycle Management Navigator: 11_EXPR_LCD 11 Life Cycle Design Life Cycle Design Strategy Options - Examples Exercise 5. Efficient Distribution System Reduction of the weight of packaging by decreasing the size & amount. Use of recyclable packaging (one of these: cardboard, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene). Improvement in the logistics for distribution Choosing an energy efficient transport system (shipping instead of air freight transport). Reduction in transportation distance  Local purchase? European market? 7. Optimisation of the initial life-time Guaranteeing the use of the furniture for ~30 years through replacement of parts  Modular Design? Options for replacing the chair-top after a certain wearing period. 8. Optimisation of end-of-life system Creation of second-hand market through collaboration with local bodies. Search for environmentally friendly disposal routes.