Sustainable Engineering Design (CSWA-SD) Lecture Notes

Key vocabulary terms and definitions related to sustainable engineering design, necessary for exam preparation.

Sustainable Design

The use of sustainability principles in the design and development of commercial and industrial products.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

A process for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product at each stage of its life.

Design for Disassembly (DfD)

A design approach that allows for the easy recovery of parts and materials from products at the end of their life.

Green Chemistry

Focuses on reducing the generation and use of hazardous chemicals to decrease pollution.

Biomimicry

The practice of designing products inspired by nature and biological processes.

Cradle to Cradle

A design philosophy that emphasizes the continuous lifecycle of products and their materials without waste.

Product Stewardship

The principle that all stakeholders in a product's lifecycle share responsibility for reducing its environmental impacts.

Triple Bottom Line

A framework that considers the social, environmental, and economic impacts of a company's operations.

Raw Material Extraction

The process of obtaining the raw materials used in the manufacturing of products.

Sustainability Indicators

Metrics used to assess the environmental, social, and economic impacts of products or processes.