How LCA insights drive real ecodesign
The Circle — Ecochain Roundtable Sessions From footprint to product: how LCA insights drive real ecodesign A small-group conversation for sustainability leads who want their LCA data to change what gets made, not just what gets reported. You’ve done the work. The footprints are calculated, the hotspots identified, the reports delivered. But too often, that’s […]
Simplifying product design for sustainability
In this webinar, you are guided through: – Setting up a product in Ecochain LCA software – Gaining instant insights into a product’s impact and identifying hotspots – Testing alternative materials The highlight of the webinar? A live modeling demonstration by ecodesign specialist – Alissa Nicole Thompson!
LCA Webinar – LCA for Ecodesign
LCA for Ecodesign In this webinar, our experts Ieke Bak (LCA and EPD service specialist) and Irem Sanal (Sustainable business specialist), will explain the role of life cycle assessment in eco-design. You will have the opportunity to delve into: Comprehensive insights into each phase of the LCA process. Real examples and case studies illustrating the […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – 2024 Overview
What is the Ecodesign Directive? The European Ecodesign Directive (Directive 2009/125/EC) sets ecological standards for the design of specific product groups in the member states of the European Union. It works alongside its “sister directive,” the Energy Labeling Regulation, which governs the energy labeling of such products—commonly seen on appliances like fridges and washing machines. […]
10 Common LCA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Like anything data-related, life cycle assessment (LCA) results are susceptible to mistakes or oversights along the way. Bewaring common mistakes and self-assessing your performance can save you money on professional reviews, and increases your hands-on LCA knowledge! To get a reliable and accurate LCA, in this article, you’ll learn about the most common mistakes (such […]
Maximizing the power of plant-based cheese: Willicroft’s journey from assumptions to effective climate action
In this case study you’ll find: How user-friendly LCA software Ecochain elevated environmental insights by consolidating all data on a single platform – and shook up Willicroft’s assumptions about the environmental impact of their products. Sustainable product design in practice – replacing an impactful former main ingredient. Willicroft’s stance on food labeling, carbon taxation, and […]
Why a life cycle assessment is essential for sustainable product design
Without knowing your company or product’s environmental impact, it’s almost impossible to know where to begin and what changes you need to make. This is why a life cycle assessment (LCA) is a critical starting point for sustainable product design. There’s an urgency for action as climate change has become a global crisis, and the time […]
EU law will ban ‘climate-neutral’ claims by 2026
False product claims such as “eco friendly”, “carbon neutral” and “biodegradable” could be a thing of the past. The EU is moving ahead with plans to eradicate greenwashing, which is the use of misleading green labeling claims and ads. The plan The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to […]
Sustainability in Product Design: How To Improve Today
We all know it – consumption is ruining our planet. Therefore, it’s vital to make the products we need more sustainable. Luckily, choosing “greener” raw materials only scratches the surface of what Sustainable Product Design can do – how about enhancing the durability and repairability of your products, or leveraging sustainable consumer behavior with your […]
Ecodesign Directive for Sustainable Products (ESPR): 2023 Overview
What is the Ecodesign Directive? The EU’s Ecodesign Directive (2009) prescribes energy-related Ecodesign criteria for certain products and communicates this through energy labels. So far, it saved consumers 120 Billion euros of energy expenditure (!!), and lowered energy consumption of the regulated products by 10% in 2021. The Ecodesign Directive is based on the sustainable […]