Applying “Design for X” Experience in Design for Environment

This chapter is concerned with applying ‘Design for X’ (DFX) approaches and experiences to improve implementation of ‘Design for Environment’ (DFE). It first examines essentials of DFX in general, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), Design for Quality (DFQ), and Design for Costs (DFC) in particular. Approaches and experiences of developing and implementing these tools are then highlighted in order to search for some guidance for DFE. Difficulties in DFE implementation are outlined and counter measures are proposed.