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Fields of Study > sustainability science and engineering > industrial ecology > life cycle design
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental sustainability > industrial ecology > life cycle design
Fields of Study > sustainability science and engineering > sustainable engineering > life cycle design
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental sustainability > sustainable engineering > life cycle design
Preferred Term:

life cycle design

Definition:
Life cycle design incorporates environmental impact considerations into each phase of product design so the ultimate impacts of the product are minimized and optimized with both economic and physical performance.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
industrial ecology, sustainable engineering
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/197732
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