Computer-based green design tools

ReStar Carnegie Mellon University, USA [111 Tdentificaticm of optimat recovery path. As.sessment of design for disa.ssembly, recyding and repair. 

Environmental Standards Processor Carnegie Mellon University, USA Search, selection, access and use of applicable standard provisions to evaluate product conformity. 

Component Design Advisor Carnegie Mellon University, USA Assessment of potential product improvements ba.sed on design guidelines and rules of thumb. 

Design for Environment Tool Boothrovd Dewhurst Inc, USA and TNG. The Netherlands Product analysis with respect to disassembly. Cost-benefit analysis for desi optimisation 

EcoDestgn Toot Manchester Metropolitan University/Nortel, UK [12] Decision support for designers based upon expert rules. 

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