Environmental effect analysis - how does the method stand in relation to lessons learned from the use of other design for environment methods

The paper presents Environmental Effect Analysis (EEA), which is a qualitative method for DfE. This method has been developed in close co-operation with the industry. The method is designed to be used in the early phases of product development and also considers the economical and technical aspects. The paper starts with a literature review of general lessons learned from the use of DfE methods. Then it gives a presentation of the EEA method. Finally the paper discusses the development in comparison to other DfE methods and describes experiences from the use of the EEA method.

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