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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The <Ecodesign Project> course is project-oriented aiming to strengthen the capacity of students to perform eco-design of materials. Bearing the knowledge acquired from the <Eco design> course, students will have paperwork in groups on the eco-design of a daily-used product (including but not limited to the yoga mat, cellphone protection case, fast food container, helmet, etc.) The function of the product, as well as the life cycle of the product (e.g., source material, manufacturing, disposable) needs to be assessed and evaluated via the use of the software.

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