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Research Project:
How sustainable
design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry
Sustainable design and eco-design
Brazil, Russia, India and Chnia (BRIC) and eco-design
Models of sustainable development
Project:
How sustainable
design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry
Date:
Spring 2007
Context:
Article
Blurb:
A paper giving an overview on sustainability followed
by an in depth look at how sustainable design is being implemented in the
consumer electronics industry. Includes case studies from four global consumer
electronics companies.
Project:
Sustainable design and eco-design
Date:
Spring 2007
Context:
Article
Blurb:
An addendum to the research paper 'How sustainable design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry'. Introducing core concepts of, sustainable design and eco-design; intending to resolve the ambiguity between the two terms.
Project:
Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) and eco-design
Date:
Spring 2007
Context:
Article
Blurb:
An addendum to the research paper 'How sustainable design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry'. Outlines a few lesser known aspects of how BRIC countries are being affected by and dealing with sustainability.
Project:
Models of sustainable development
Date:
Spring 2007
Context:
Article
Blurb:
An addendum to the research paper 'How sustainable design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry'. Introducing three models used to define sustainable development starting with and building upon the well known ‘Triple Bottom Line’ approach.
Project:
Government influences on sustainability
Date:
Spring 2007
Context:
Article
Blurb:
An addendum to the research paper 'How sustainable design is utilised in the consumer electronics industry'. Very briefly describing some aspects of how the government is influencing sustainable development; including areas such as legislation, CSR and sustainable procurement.
Project:
LifeForce - Energy in the NHS
Date:
Spring 2006
Context:
Article
Blurb:
A widefocus report into how energy is consumed within the NHS, examining the problem, the consequences and giving initial direction for possible solutions. The research report undertaken for Element 06 and Lightweight Medical is based on up to date technical information on both the NHS and the NHS Scotland. Lightweight Medical is a problem led product design engineering company who focus on developing environmentally and socially responsible solutions to real needs. This report complements the extensive knowledge base in the health care sector built up by Lightweight Medical.
Project:
Boots lunchtime packaging
Date:
Summer 2005
Context:
Service design
Blurb:
Recognising the global concern for the environment Boots plc has been driving towards a more sustainable future. Boots employ a corporate and social responsibility initiative (CSR) which amongst other things covers sustainable product development. Through a long standing association they have consulted Loughborough University to assess and improve their ‘Lunchtime’ food packaging from an environmental perspective.
Project:
Community broadband project
Date:
Winter 2006/7
Context:
Service design
Blurb:
Design of a service that will bridge the digital divide and provide cheap, fast and easy wireless broadband to everyone.