Design for Environment (DfE) is the systematic integration of environmental considerations into product and process design.

DfE Overview DfE is a product-focused environmental approach.

• DfE Benefits
• DfE Internal and External Drivers
• DfE and the Product Life Cycle
• DfE and Sustainable Development

DfE Strategies 34 cost-effective strategies and sub-strategies including tips and examples.

• Overview of the Strategies
• Strategy 1: New Concept Development
• Strategy 2: Physical Optimization
• Strategy 3: Optimize Material Use
• Strategy 4: Optimize Production Techniques
• Strategy 5: Optimize Distribution System
• Strategy 6: Reduce Impact During Use
• Strategy 7: Optimize End-of-Life Systems

Getting Started--Five Steps to DfE A step-by-step action plan.

• Step 1: Create a Design Brief
  
• Step 2: Analyze Product's Environmental Profile
  
• Step 3: Analyze Internal/External Drivers
  
• Step 4: Analyze Improvement Options
  
• Step 5: Study Option Feasibility
  
• Worksheets for Downloading

Download Documents Sections of the Web site in downloadable format.

Directory of DfE Web Resources

Disclaimer

Acknowledgements