| Author(s): |
Prabir Sarkar; Rachuri Rachuri; Hyo Won Suh; Kevin W. Lyons; Ram D. Sriram; |
| Title: |
A Measure of Product Sustainability Based on Triple Bottom Line |
| Published: |
June 15, 2009 |
| Abstract: |
Sustainable societies require the use of sustainable products. Sustainability is generally expressed in terms of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) - people, planet, and profit. Products that are sustainable have positive effects and value for all the stakeholders. In this work, we propose different measures to assess sustainability of manufactured products with respect to TBL. The proposed measures should help designers to assess sustainability of design alternatives during the initial phase of design and point out ways to reduce the impact. |
| Conference: |
same |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences &
Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
IDETC/CIE 2009
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| Location: |
San Diego, CA |
| Dates: |
August 30-September 2, 2009 |
| Keywords: |
sustainability; sustainability assessment; environmental impact; design for sustainability |
| Research Areas: |
Sustainability |
| PDF version: |
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