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- From need to manufacture: the design process in sustainable value approachPublication . Alexandre, Jorge; Maia, Anabela; Camocho, David; Rodrigues, Fátima; Catarino, Justina; Henriques, José João M. SilvaIn a sustainable development paradigm there must be a direct influence and a social responsible relationship between user, designer, and manufacturer. The different stakeholders interactions should be based on a dynamic influence of their needs. The challenge is to understand those needs, translate and monitor them through life cycle of products processes. The use of Value Analysis method (namely functional analysis, main phase of that methodology) and its integration with Cleaner Production, allows the development of a methodology that helps the definition of stakeholders needs and their transposition to the design, manufacturing and use phases. Due the functional approach, without techical solution in the problem definition, this kind of analysis should stimulate the criativity and the innovation. In this metodology the study subject is defined in terms of functions, quantified with technical, environmental and social criteria, in order to create a true dialogue platform between who orders and the designer, manufacturer or supplier. This approach enables to adjust either the evolution of the diffrent needs and the objectives to be attained. For the development of the work, namely the designer's one it is very important that since the beginning of the study the main objectives and constraints are defined. All this work is made by multidisciplinary team with people representing the main areas related to the study subject. The methodology allows the quantification of the functional performance (taken into account technical, social and environmental aspects) of a study subject and also all the costs related with materials, water, energy and human resources. The relationship between them will allow to quantify the Sustainable Value. In this paper we present the theoretical structure of the developed methodology and also its main results in several case studies.
- AV e PML: o seu contributo para a sustentabilidadePublication . Henriques, José João M. Silva; Maia, Anabela; Camocho, David; Rodrigues, Fátima; Alexandre, Jorge; Catarino, JustinaNo novo cenário de desenvolvimento, podendo a sustentabilidade entender-se como resultado da optimização de um processo multi-critérios num sistema complexo cujas dimensões básicas são a economia, a ecologia e a sociedade, novos desafios são colocados às empresas. Estas para aumentar o valor dos seus processos e produtos, terão que integrar na sua forma de gestão a tripla linha de base. Uma forma de operacionalizr essa resposta, passa pelo recurso a metodologias que as apoiem no seu percurso de eco-eficiência, como a Produçã Mais Limpa (PML) e Análise do Valor (AV). Lawrance Miles desenvolveu a Análise do Valor, nos anos 40, assentes nos conceitos de Valor e Função, como método para aumentar o Valor dos produtos existentes. As aplicações da Análise de Valor ultrapassaram o domínio dos produtos para abrangerem também outros domínios e deram origem a novas metodologias e técnicas de gestão que se desenvolvem com base naqueles conceitos. Este artigo mostra, passo a passo, uma metodologia - Valor Sustentável - desenvolvda a partir das sinergias entre a Análise do Valor e a Produção Mais Limpa, as fases de actuação propostas às empresas, desde a fase de orientação à decisão, os intervenientes em cada uma delas, as fichas de trabalho correspondentes e o tipo de rsultados que se podem obter. Será também apresentada a pertinência desta metodologia, fazendo-se referência a alguns resultados já obtidos em algumas empresas portuguesas.
- Development of the operational model and methodology of collecting data, updating, and sharing methodologies to specific groups of stakeholdersPublication . Kochanska, Ewa; Adamkiewicz, Iwona; Wozniak, Katarzyna; Przygodzki, Zbigniew; Trippner-Hrabi, Justyna; Feltynowski, Marcin; Szafranska, Ewa; Jeziorska-Biel, Pamela; Nalej, Marta; Jażdżewska, Iwona; Adamus, Jagoda; Chadzyński, Jacek; Podgórski, Marcin; Bielinski, Dariusz; Siciński, Mariusz; Gozdek, Tomasz; Wręczycki, Jakub; Okraska, Michal; Benedetti, Vittoria; Menin, Lorenzo; Patuzzi, Francesco; Baratieri, Marco; Peppas, Antonis; Politi, Chrysa; Skendera, Doris; Lenssen, Jip; Turati, Daniele; Ravaglia, Pieter; Imiela, Mateusz; Eusebio, Ana; Reis, Alberto; Sousa Rocha, Cristina; Camocho, David; Alexandre, Jorge; Quental, Lídia; Moura, Patrícia; Patinha, Pedro; Lukasik, Rafal M.; Wozniak, Patrycja; Tyczkowski, Adam; Bergamin, Sara; Waszak, Lukasz; Laskowska, Agnieszka; Mirys, Magdalena; Pakowska, Anna; Kałucka, Diana; Straszyńska-Pięta, Katarzyna; Rocha, Monike; Pascale, Carmine; Meletis, Konstantinos; Kehri, Roula; Gazis, Nikos; Stamatakis, Andreas; Bos, Sander; Fonseca, Graca; Cabral, Alexandra; Wojdal, LailaABSTRACT: The overall objective of the FRONTSH1P project is to ensure the green and just transition of the Polish Lodzkie Region towards decarbonization and territorial regeneration through demonstration at TRL7 of four Circular Systemic Solutions (CSS), interconnected one each other and facing the identified regional challenges/opportunities. FRONTSH1P systemic approach will be enabled by a circular governance model that connects environmental policies with social justice through just transition ensuring environmental sustainability, jobs and social inclusion. The flexibility and modularity of the four CSSs guarantee a high replicability and scalability to other territories across Europe and beyond and this will be demonstrated with the involvement of four additional Regions across EU. This report – Deliverable 2.2 (D2.2) is the result of the work carried out under the Work Package 2 - Regional Systemic Circular Economic Approach, Task 2.2. - Regional Circularity Booster Toolkit. D2.2 meets the FRONTSH1P key enabler and requirement, presents the initial approach of the digital platform creation and methodology for data collection and sharing scheme elaboration. The EU General Data Protection Regulation and open data compliant frameworks have been addressed in D2.2 too.
- O que é Valor Sustentável: Contributo para a Sustentabilidade EmpresarialPublication . Henriques, José João M. Silva; Catarino, Justina; Camocho, David; Alexandre, JorgeRESUMO: O objectivo da Enterprise Europe Network é ajudar as empresas a inovar e a competir melhor internacionalmente. As empresas que pretendam inovar e competir podem estabelecer parcerias com as suas congéneres estrangeiras utilizando esta rede. Necessitam também de instrumentos que lhes permitam avaliar o seu desempenho. As crescentes preocupações com o Desenvolvimento Sustentável levaram ao progressivo reequacionamento das atividades empresariais tendo em conta os aspetos ambientais e sociais e não apenas os tradicionalmente utilizados na avaliação do desempenho das empresas, essencialmente os económicos e técnicos. É assim que surge a necessidade de uma atualização da metologia da Análise do Valor, passando a integrar os componentes da Sustentabilidade na definição de Valor Sustentável. O Valor Ssutentável, proposto nesta brochura, é um indicador calculado a partir da relação desempenho versus recursos envolvidos de modo a garantir esse desempenho. Tem em linha de conta a tripla linha de base da sustentabilidade e não apenas interesses economicistas contribuindo também para a circularidade da economia.
- Melhorar o valor sustentávelPublication . Catarino, Justina; Maia, Anabela; Camocho, David; Rodrigues, Fátima; Alexandre, Jorge; Henriques, José João M. SilvaA sustentabilidade das empresas já não pode ser vista apenas em termos da sua prosperidade económica, sendo a integração das vertentes ambiental, social e económica um desafio actual para a gestão sustentável das empresas. A resposta das empresas a este desafio passa pela adopção da eco-eficiência na sua gestão estratégica. Neste sentido foi elaborado um manual de apoio à tomada de decisão empresarial, manual Valor Sustentável que funde as metodologias utilizadas na Produção Mais Limpa (PML) e na Análise de Valor (AV), uma vez que ambos levam as empresas a fazerem mais e melhor a partir de menos recursos (materiais, energia, água, gestão de emissões e resíduos, mão de obra e equipamento). A primeira versão deste Manual foi aplicada em sete empresas da região de Aveiro no projecto DEUSA - Desenvolvimento Empresarial Urbano Sustentável em Aveiro, com a participação de três associações empresariais da região. Em todas as empresas foi conseguida a melhoria do valor sustentável dos processo, e ou produtos que as empresas seleccionaram para estudo.
- Product-Service development for circular economy and sustainability coursePublication . Sousa Rocha, Cristina; Camocho, David; Sampaio, João; Alexandre, JorgeABSTRACT: This book is an output of the ERASMUS+ KATCH_e project. KATCH_e stands for “Knowledge Alliance on Product-Service Development towards Circular Economy and Sustainability in Higher Education”. This was a 3-year project (2017-2019), aiming to address the challenge of reinforcing skills and competences in Higher Education and within the business community, in the field of product-service development for the circular economy and sustainability, with a particular focus on the construction and furniture sectors.
- Education for zero waste and circular economy sector in EuropePublication . Glavic, Peter; Szilagyi, Aida; Karouti, Isavella; Kostoulas, Achilleas; Hernaez, Oihana; Dolinsky, Martin; Schonfelder, Thomas; Ruzicka, Pavel; Stawecka, Gosia; Karadimas, Dimitrios; Sousa Rocha, Cristina; Camocho, David; Ziberna, Bojana; Atin, Eugenia; Hammerl, Barbara; Schnitzer, HansABSTRACT: The Erasmus+ project Education for Zero Waste and Circular Economy started in 2018 to fill a gap in Vocational Education and Training, create a new training course and develop interdisciplinary skills needed for new jobs. The consortium of ten partners from nine European countries intends to produce an interactive platform, comprising a Knowledge Hub, an Online Course and a Diagnosis Tool. One of the first activities of the consortium was to analyse the stateof-the-art in zero waste and circular economy in partner countries. The employment situation was considered, along with experience, qualifications and skills needed for trainees. An overview of the existing training was carried out, including educational methods, types of training organizations, duration of activities, and teachers’ and trainers’ qualifications. Basic information on the existing curricula and certification processes was reviewed. A special section was devoted to good practices. Links and references have been collected for each partner state.
- Design for Sustainability Tools: Definition and criteria towards practical usePublication . Vicente, José; Camocho, DavidABSTRACT: The evolution of design to meet the growing sustainability challenges has led to the development of knowledge expressed in different approaches, principles and strategies. To be able to operationalize this knowledge, several design for sustainability (DfS) tools have been created. However, these tools have not been the target of massive and systematic practical use by designers, nor have they been the subject of many studies that allow analyzing, classifying and understanding their capabilities in a real context to improve application rates. With the end goal of supporting designers in using DfS tools more systematically, this research work aims to establish two essential foundations that can lay the ground for the practical selection and application of tools in the future: 1) a clear and comprehensive definition of what constitutes a DfS tool from the designer's perspective, including its scope and boundaries; 2) a list, hierarchization, and evaluation of criteria for classifying, organizing, and selecting tools based on project and designer needs. The methodology used in this research incorporates three main methods: 1) literature review to establish the state-of-the-art, basis for constructing a definition of DfS tool and for identifying and selecting criteria; 2) survey for designers to validate the main components of the DfS tool definition; 3) value analysis methodology for classifying and valuing the classification criteria by designers. Based on this process, it was possible to construct a comprehensive definition of what a DfS tool is and to establish and organize a set of criteria that can facilitate the classification and organization of tools. This allows for better identification of their characteristics, demands and functionalities to align the tools with the design process and its needs.
- Promoção de eco-eficiência empresarial: Eixo 1 do Projecto DEUSA- Desenvolvimento Empresarial e Urbano Sustentávle em Aveiro: relatório de actuação nas empresas, metodologia e principais resultadosPublication . Catarino, Justina; Maia, Anabela; Henriques, José João M. Silva; Alexandre, Jorge; Rodrigues, Fátima; Camocho, David
- Circular and sustainable design : a systemic design model for the transition to a circular and sustainable economyPublication . Camocho, David; Vicente, José; Ferreira, Ana MargaridaABSTRACT: Successful and innovative design practices towards the development of more circular and sustainable products and services that are aligned with the current and future needs of our society rely on efficient practices that combine three main levels in the design and development process. The design management level which is responsible for establishing, planning and managing the development of design projects. The business level, which is focused on the feasibility and effectiveness of the project and its results in the short and long term. Lastly, the design level that is responsible for the implementation and development of circular design projects. This paper is part of a PhD research focused on supporting an innovative and efficient transition to a circular economy and sustainability through design. It describes the basis of a design model under development based on the design thinking process and an expert's survey carried at an international level and the research activities undertaken. It integrates the three levels in a systemic perspective, guiding the process and establishing the link between the needs of the design and development teams in terms of the definition of circularity and sustainability considerations and strategies, objectives and the activities, resources and practical tools needed to support the circular design projects.
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