How could you solve the issue with people living in the high rises in order not to discourage them from going down to the ground to recycle stuff? Hiring men for the doorstep collection is another energy consuming solution.
Of course, the production of 1 kg of wood causes less emissions than the production of 1 kg of plastic. But have you thought about the paint to preserve the wood, the energy needed to dry, the sawing losses? Environmentally sound materials do not exist, but environmentally friendly products and services do. Life cycle thinking helps a designer to develop these.
Many designers focus their attention on material selection. This is not always justified. People normally underestimate the environmental impacts of energy as you cannot hold electricity or gas in your hands.
"Ecodesign is an approach to design of a product with special consideration for the environmental impacts of the product during its whole lifecycle. In a life cycle assessment the life cycle of a product is usually divided into procurement, manufacture, use and disposal. Ecodesign is a growing responsibility and understanding of our ecological footprint on the planet. Green awareness, over population, industrialization and an increased environmental population have led to the questioning of consumer values. It is imperative to search for new building solutions that are environmentally friendly and lead to a reduction in the consumption of materials and energy."
Environmental aspects which ought to be analysed for every stage of the life cycle are:
‘Recycled water’ is the output or product from wastewater, stormwater or effluent that is usually treated to some extent, and redirected back into a water use scheme. Examples include recirculation systems for washing and cooling.(17) Aside from use within single institutions, recycling can also occur between organisations such as when urban wastewater is reused for irrigation purposes. The fraction of recycled water that is not consumed usually flows back to river catchments, wetlands, aquifers and lakes as ‘environmental water’. This is ideally of a suitable quality and quantity to maintain healthy aquatic environments and scenic values.
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How could you solve the issue with people living in the high rises in order not to discourage them from going down to the ground to recycle stuff? Hiring men for the doorstep collection is another energy consuming solution.