Research

Environmental assessment is one of the main focuses the international research on environmentally sound product design/ECODESIGN concentrates on. Which processes have harmful effects on the environment and how can products be assessed according to their environmental impact properties?

Furthermore, methods and guidelines concerning a systematic approach towards product development and product improvement are established.

At the bottom you will find a composition of links to research institutions and research programs, as well as information about funding for ECODESIGN projects.

• Universities dealing with ECODESIGN - worldwide
• Research Institutes in Austria, Europe and the rest of the world
• Research and Funding Programmes UNEP, EUREKA, BRITE/EURAM 3, EU RTD Framework Programme

Information and Results from the Austrian research program "Factory of Tomorrow"

• Research results: Factory of Tomorrow Research program for developing demonstration and pilot projects in the field of sustainable technology