ECO-DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING MATERIAL AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
Keywords:
eco-design, resource efficiency, life-cycle assessment, sustainability, lightweighting, modularity, recyclabilityAbstract
Eco-design – integrating environmental considerations into product development – is a central strategy for improving industrial sustainability. This paper evaluates the quantitative impact of three eco-design strategies – lightweighting, modularity and recyclability – on material and energy efficiency. Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modeling through SimaPro/OpenLCA, two product systems were compared: a conventional baseline and an eco-optimized design. The results show material input reductions of 30 % – 35 %, energy savings of 25 % – 30 % and a 27 % decline in carbon emissions. Findings confirm eco-design’s potential to enhance resource efficiency and competitiveness, aligning with Uzbekistan’s transition toward a green economy.
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