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1.51 MB

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Upload date

31 May 2026

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Downloads

47 downloads

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EQF level

EQF Level 5 EQF Level 4 EQF Level 3
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Copyright license

CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Target Group

Adult learners Educators and teachers Employees and professionals Entrepreneurs Trainers University students Vocational education and training learners
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Resource Type

Handbook or guide
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Language

English
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Education Sector

Adult education Continuing professional development Vocational education and training
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Estimated Learning Duration

More than 5 hours
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ECOThink Textbook EN.pdf

The ECOThink textbook provides comprehensive educational materials and worksheets aimed at fostering sustainable design practices. It covers various aspects of designing sustainable products and processes, including life cycle thinking, environmental impact assessment, and strategies for sustainability. The text is structured into different chapters that guide users through the design process, from understanding sustainability principles to developing actionable eco-innovation strategies. It als… AI generated

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Acronym

ECOThink

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Title

Enhancing skills in sustainable design, life cycle analysis, and carbon footprinting for environmentally friendly products and processes

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Description

The ECOThink project integrates design for sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA) into vocational education and training (VET) to equip future professionals with the skills needed to calculate and interpret environmental footprints. It aims to develop sustainable practices in companies by promoting responsible product and process design, reducing environmental impact, and improving economic efficiency. The project focuses on teaching students to perform LCA using tools like OpenLCA and the Sustainable Process Index (SPI), enhancing their ability to assess environmental risks. By providing practical skills in sustainability and critical competencies in environmental analysis, ECOThink contributes to fostering innovation and preparing a more sustainable industrial future.

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Project Duration

Oct 2024 to Mar 2026

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Project EQF levels

EQF Level 5 EQF Level 4 EQF Level 3

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Project Reference Code/ID

N/A

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Project copyright license

CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Materials

52 files | 207.99 MB

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Last updated

08/2026

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1051 file downloads | 3.87 GB