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The aims of the Ecodesign subject are to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in designing new engineering products in accordance with ecological criteria. In this paper, the evolution over time of the subject is discussed, from the “common sense” application of product life cycle analysis to quantitative tools for analyzing alternative solutions and evaluating the final design. The subject’s syllabus, the organization of the classes, the projects carried out by the students and three examples of this subject are discussed. Finally, conclusions drawn from the experience of teaching this free elective subject are put forward.
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Lloveras, J. (2007). Ecodesign: a Subject for Engineering Design Students at UPC. In: Takata, S., Umeda, Y. (eds) Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-935-4_18
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