Title:
Romanian University of Craiova develops a model for eco-design implementation in an SME
Authors:
Titus Filipas, University Craiova
Abstract:
Activities at University of Craiova target at developing a model small enterprise implementing eco-design, largely based on the standards of the ISO 14.000 family.
The group of Titus Filipas at the University develops devices, such as lock-in amplifiers, sweep generators, active probes for oscilloscopes, nuclear radiation dosimetres, magnetometers and different educational electronic kits. The enterprise intends to evaluate the potential environmental impact of all their products in advance, aiming to achieve a type III environmental label. This type of label should give a clear advantage in procurement procedures of public high schools in Romania, which are seen as major customers for the educational electronics kits.
Already now, reused parts are incorporated in new products, e.g. integrated circuits for amplifiers. Used printed circuit boards are on offer on the local market. Linear components (diodes, transistors etc.) are disassembled manually and reintegrated in new products. Proper choice of components to be re-used needs good expertise.
By implementing the major ISO standards for Life Cycle Analysis, Eco-Design, and Environmental Management a well structured approach is undertaken. In parallel, this business case serves also as a methodological input to educational activities at the University.
Romanian University of Craiova develops a model for eco-design implementation in an SME
Authors:
Titus Filipas, University Craiova
Abstract:
Activities at University of Craiova target at developing a model small enterprise implementing eco-design, largely based on the standards of the ISO 14.000 family.
The group of Titus Filipas at the University develops devices, such as lock-in amplifiers, sweep generators, active probes for oscilloscopes, nuclear radiation dosimetres, magnetometers and different educational electronic kits. The enterprise intends to evaluate the potential environmental impact of all their products in advance, aiming to achieve a type III environmental label. This type of label should give a clear advantage in procurement procedures of public high schools in Romania, which are seen as major customers for the educational electronics kits.
Already now, reused parts are incorporated in new products, e.g. integrated circuits for amplifiers. Used printed circuit boards are on offer on the local market. Linear components (diodes, transistors etc.) are disassembled manually and reintegrated in new products. Proper choice of components to be re-used needs good expertise.
By implementing the major ISO standards for Life Cycle Analysis, Eco-Design, and Environmental Management a well structured approach is undertaken. In parallel, this business case serves also as a methodological input to educational activities at the University.
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