Abstract
In this paper we present an Eco-Design study. In the design stage can be estimated until 80 % of the environment impact of the product. In order to realize the study, a number of design directives were considered, such as: minimizing the number of parts, optimizing the logistic chain, reconsidering the assembly methods whit the goal to reduce or eliminate the joint elements, use the new materials “friendly” whit the environment, reducing the energy spending, reduction the waste of water, reduction of the pollution during the whole life of the product, etc. The experimental study was made at the CCIA Research Center and our goal was to establish the role of Eco-Design in the product process development and the impact to the environment. For this study was choosing a car vacuum cleaner. The results of this study lead us to understand the contribution of each Eco-Design directive to realize an Eco-Product.
Keywords: Eco-Design, Environment, Design Experiment