Adopting ecodesign practices: Case study of a midsized automotive supplier.

Autor: Borchardt, Miriam1 miriamb@unisinos.br, Poltosi, Leonel A. C.2 lpoltosi@gmail.com.br, Sellitto, Miguel A.1 sellitto@unisinos.br, Pereira, Giancarlo M.1 gian@unisinos.br
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Zdroj: Environmental Quality Management. Autumn2009, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p7-22. 16p. 3 Charts.
Abstrakt: The article presents a research highlighting some of the key factors that influenced the adoption and implementation of ecodesign practices at manufacturing companies in Brazil. It cites a case study illustrating the way ecodesign is being incorporated into the design of products manufactured by a midsized automotive electronics supplier in the country. Further details regarding the background of ecodesign including its benefits and barriers are offered.
Databáze: GreenFILE