S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May Environmental consideration in product design proactive commitment of companies, through: Eco-design practice Generalisation of ISO14001 Control of end-of-life processing Target : reduce impacts on environment Sustainable Development :
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May What’s the context ? Obtain a reasonable balance between these various criteria Operating and maintenance requirements Price Environment Technical characteristics
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May Software to establish LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) a global approach which necessitates tools: Green Guide with guidelines Prohibited materials’ list: Cadmium,CrVI,Lead, PolyChloroBiphenyl,... Eco-design
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May Following guidelines take place in Green Guide: optimisation of raw material consumption choice of materials end-of-life recovery energy consumption These are general guidelines Green Guide
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May Special work on : performances vs weight connections transport dismantlability MV switchgear PIX from Alstom Two products, two examples of Eco-design
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May MV networks SEPAM from Schneider Electric Old version New version gain of over 50% on the volume gain of 70% on raw materials for electronic board better dismantlability Two products, two examples of Eco-design
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May Two European directives are concerning Professional Electrical and Electronic Equipment: - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) - Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (ROHS) Legislation They have to be transposed in French law
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May companies have responsibilities concerning: Legislation in force in France: hazardous waste raw waste Legislation Most of electrical and electronic equipment can be processed and recovered
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May a pilot operation an observation of renovation, maintenance and installation dismantling projects Results good assessment data usable for Eco-design practice The ELEN experience
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May The manufacturers’ offers gas recovery on site, if necessary transport supplying of a certificate as proof electrical equipment dismantling End of life processing
S. SOURD / M. LAURAIRE - FR- Invited - Alpha 1 - Block 3 Barcelona May The taking account of environmental issues is a reality for French manufacturers Environmental issues : a general concern Conclusions Thank you for your attention