Presentation (1 LU/HSW) about sustainable product manufacturing; Socially, environmentally, and economically. followed by a facility tour.
There are good reasons for a manufacturer to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA),
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs). Diminishing the
embodied energy and ecological impacts of products can reduce manufacturing costs and improve the
bottom line financially and environmentally. Explore the sustainability case for these transparency
measures using the example of one product manufacturer; in a facilitated exchange, discuss their
strengths and limitations. Answer the questions: Are these measures sufficiently robust to withstand
scrutiny and be widely applied at this time? What benefits would your professional practice realize by
adopting these material assessment measures?
Discussion
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