This course is developed to introduce eco-friendly design and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with a focus on materials.

› The lecture section (CM) comprises 3 modules : 

• The first one is on the concept of sustainable development, 
• The second module is on the tools of ecodesign, with a focus on materials. The different methods to apply ecodesign are presented. The life cycle assessment methodology is presented,  
• The third module is on the discovery and the use of an LCA software : OpenLCA. The practice section (TD) contains 3 types of exercises : (i) Class discussion on case ; (ii) Group presentations on LCA publications about a chosen material ; (iii) Assignment on LCA to compare two types of plastic bottles using OpenLCA software. 

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