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ECOThink Textbook DE.pdf

The document is an educational textbook in German titled "Design für Nachhaltigkeit," which focuses on teaching materials and practical worksheets for creating sustainable products and processes. It is part of the ECOThink project, aimed at promoting competencies in sustainable design and life cycle thinking, supported by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme.

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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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N/A

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Level

Intermediate

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Copyright license

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