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ECOThink / Design for Sustainability

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This folder contains three educational textbooks in German, English, and Slovenian, all part of the ECOThink project. Each textbook provides materials and worksheets focused on sustainable design, addressing topics such as life cycle thinking, environmental impact assessment, and strategies for eco-innovation. AI generated

• 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. The textbook is structured into various chapters that cover topics such as the importance of sustainable design, project te… AI generated
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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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• ECOThink Textbook SL.pdf
  This document serves as an educational guide on creating sustainable products and processes under the ECOThink project, aimed at vocational education and training (VET) students, young entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals. It outlines a structured approach to sustainable design, covering topics from understanding sustainability challenges, product life cycles, and environmental impacts to developing strategies for eco-design. The content includes theoretical explanations and practical… AI generated
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Acronym

ECOThink

Title

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

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.

Project Duration

Oct 2024 to Mar 2026

Project EQF levels

EQF Level 5 EQF Level 4 EQF Level 3

Project Reference Code/ID

N/A

Project copyright license

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

Materials

52 files | 207.99 MB

Last updated

08/2026

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