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1 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 1 Environmental consideration in product design proactive commitment of companies, through: Eco-design practice Generalisation of ISO14001 Control of end-of-life processing Target : reduce impacts on environment Sustainable Development :

2 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 2 What’s the context ? Obtain a reasonable balance between these various criteria Operating and maintenance requirements Price Environment Technical characteristics

3 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 3 Software to establish LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) a global approach which necessitates tools: Green Guide with guidelines Prohibited materials’ list: Cadmium,CrVI,Lead, PolyChloroBiphenyl,... Eco-design

4 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 4 Following guidelines take place in Green Guide: optimisation of raw material consumption choice of materials end-of-life recovery energy consumption These are general guidelines Green Guide

5 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 5 Special work on : performances vs weight connections transport dismantlability MV switchgear PIX from Alstom Two products, two examples of Eco-design

6 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 6 MV networks SEPAM from Schneider Electric Old version New version gain of over 50% on the volume gain of 70% on raw materials for electronic board better dismantlability Two products, two examples of Eco-design

7 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 7 Two European directives are concerning Professional Electrical and Electronic Equipment: - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) - Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (ROHS) Legislation They have to be transposed in French law

8 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 8 companies have responsibilities concerning: Legislation in force in France: hazardous waste raw waste Legislation Most of electrical and electronic equipment can be processed and recovered

9 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 9 a pilot operation an observation of renovation, maintenance and installation dismantling projects Results  good assessment  data usable for Eco-design practice The ELEN experience

10 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 10 The manufacturers’ offers gas recovery on site, if necessary transport supplying of a certificate as proof electrical equipment dismantling End of life processing

11 S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 11 The taking account of environmental issues is a reality for French manufacturers Environmental issues : a general concern Conclusions Thank you for your attention


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