Towards an optimalization of the proposed framework Directive for the setting of EcoDesign requirements for energy-using products (EuP)
This paper discusses how the European Directive on electronic end use products (EuP) as it is currently proposed can best be implemented into EcoDesign practice. First it is explained that the environmental analysis (Life Cycle thinking) to be made under EuP can be done most effectively on the basis of Environmental Benchmarking using physical metrics as the best instrument to do the analysis (section 4). Integration of EcoDesign into Product Creation Processes is a key condition for successful application of EuP principles. This process, including road mapping and performance measurement as explained in section 3. The opportunities and limitations of EuP are discussed in section 4. In section 5 the strength and weaknesses of the current EuP versions are analysed based on the operational perspective sketched in this paper. Prospects for EuP in this respect are good, be it that some revisions are necessary to increase practicality and Eco-efficiency. This judgment supposes that the current differences of opinion between the European Council, Parliament and Commission are sorted out in a way that is satisfactory for industry.
Theo Schoenmakers Ab Stevels
国际会议
The 4th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology(第四届固体废物管理与技术国际会议)
北京
英文
557-564
2009-11-28（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）