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Sustainable
Business &
Innovation for
Wales
Presented byWRAP Cymru &C-Tech Innovation
February 1st 2012
Ben Peace
www.ctechinnovation.com
Sustainability issues affecting businesses... and how to tackle them
© C-Tech 2011
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Who we are
“C-Tech Innovation is a leading independent technology
development and consultancy company, with almost 40 years
experience in providing services to business, universities,
Government bodies and Non Governmental Organisations”
C-Tech Innovation - credentials
• Engaged at European, National and Regional
Government level, in the areas of eco-
innovation and environmental sustainability
strategy and business support
• Work one-to-one with business clients to
bring about commercial and environmental
improvements
• Established engineering design service
offering expertise in:
– Computer Aided Design (CAD)
– Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
– Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
– Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Sustainability: What do we mean?
“meeting the needs of the
present without compromising
the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs."
UN Brundtland
Commission, 1987
A genuine opportunity
Between 2007 and 2009 the market for
ethical goods and services in the UK
rose 18% to be worth £43.2bn
Source: Co-Operative Bank
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Benefits
Financial • Increased turnover
• Improved profitability
• Legal compliance
• Reduced risk
• Informed decision making
• Improved efficiency
Social • Stakeholder satisfaction
• Improved brand perception
• Access to new clients and customers
• Improved staff engagement and
retention
Business excellence • Attract investment
• Ability to meet supply chain demands
• Holistic and sustainable business growth
• Competitive advantage
• Stay ahead of legislation
• Improved design and quality
Environmental
• Reduction in waste
• Reduction in raw material consumption
• Reduction in energy consumption
• Reduction in carbon footprint
Increasing Consumption
UK since 1900
• 9 x more water
• 16 x more electricity
• 2000 x more car miles
• 40 x more ‘stuff’
David Bott, Technology Strategy Board
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2030
Demand for energy will
increase by 50%
The world's population will rise
from 7bn to 8bn (15%)
Demand for food will
increase by 50%
Demand for water will
increase by 30%
John Beddington, UK government's chief scientific adviser
Increasing Consumption
Critical materials
www.rsc.org/periodic-table
Source: Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network
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If demand continues to grow...
Hafnium ~10 years control rods , super alloys / new chips
Indium 5-10 years LCD televisions vs. solar cells
Platinum 15 years used in hydrogen fuel cells
Silver 15-20 years photography ↓ lead-free solder ↑
Tantalum 20-30 years compact electronic devices
Uranium 30-40 years nuclear power
Zinc 20-30 years dispersed through galvanising
“EU region has the highest net imports of resources per person, 3.5
tonnes per capita in 2008”
EEA, 2010
A Reller & T Graedel, Yale University
Resource Use:
Elements in a Mobile Phone
Roughly 40 different elements
H, Li, Be, C, N, O, F, Al, Si, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti,
Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Br, Sr,
Y, Zr, Ru, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Ba, Ta, W,
Pt, Au, Hg, Pb, Bi, Nd.
Mobile phone weighing 100 grams
contains:
• 13.7 g of copper
• 0.189 g of silver
• 0.028 g of gold
• 0.014 g of palladium
Source: Basel Convention, 2006; Lindholm (Nokia report), 2003
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Critical materials - sourcing
EU Raw Materials Initiative, June 2010
Rare Earth Metal Prices
Report to Greens EFA Group in the European Parliament – Jan 2011
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Water scarcity
IMWI Report, Insights from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management of Agriculture, 2006
Water
By 2020 we will need 17% more
water than is currently available
‘Water is the oil of the 21st
century’Andrew Liveris, CEO, Dow
‘embodied’ water content (litres)
1 pair of shoes
1 cotton T-shirt
1 hamburger
1 glass of milk
1 cup of coffee
1 microchip (2g)
‘embodied’ water content (litres)
1 pair of shoes
1 cotton T-shirt
1 hamburger
1 glass of milk
1 cup of coffee
1 microchip (2g)
80004100240020014032
80004100240020014032
‘embodied’ water content (litres)
1 pair of shoes
1 cotton T-shirt
1 hamburger
1 glass of milk
1 cup of coffee
1 microchip (2g)
80004100240020014032
Source: World Council, UNESCO, DEFRA
About how much a
dishwasher uses in a
year
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For every 1 tonne of household waste that we throw away, there's a further 5 tonnes of materials that have been used in the manufacturing of the products consumed
90% of all products are wastewithin 6 months of purchase
Don't throw anything away. There is no 'away' - Shell advert
Charlie Rea/ Haley Kendrick
0151 347 2900
om
Thank you for your attention
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Don’t see it as an added cost
Material reduced by 20%
Finite Element Analysis
Don’t see it as an added cost
• Three fundamental ways to improve business
profitability:
– Reduce costs
– Increase margins
– Increase sales
Sustainability thinking can contribute to all three
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TOOLS
OUTPUTS
Apply good Engineering practice
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Prototype manufacture & testing
• Reduced material content
• Reduced energy consumption
• Optimised product lifetime
People have to want the product
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People have to want the product
Media buzz created an audience reach of a
quarter of a billion
Use “LCA” to provide direction
materials
manufacture
distribution &
retail
disposal
use of
product
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Use “LCA” to provide direction
Data source: Unilever
In-use benefit: 2.5-4.5 tonnes CO2 equivalent
Manufacture: ????
Use “LCA” to provide direction
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In-use benefit: 2.5-4.5 tonnes CO2 equivalent
Manufacture: ~50kg
Use “LCA” to provide direction
fasteners
case
PCB board
PCB
components
• Product leased, not sold
• Product returned to Xerox for
“remanufacturing”
• 5,000+ tonnes per annum diverted
from landfill
Think beyond “the product”
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Some solutions are less obvious
REMake“Recycling and Resource Efficiency
driving innovation in European Manufacturing SMEs”
Haley Kendrick, C-Tech Innovation Ltd
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REMake is: A public-private partnership comprising:
o National and regional innovation agencies
o Industrial associations
o Technical centres
o Innovation experts
from:o France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and the UK
funded by:The European Commission, National and regional agencies and the REMake partners
REMake tackles recycling and resource efficiency at three key levels of innovation:o Process efficiencyo Product designo Optimisation in the supply chain
REMake aims to enable manufacturing SMEs to:o Access expertise in resource efficiencyo Assess resource and cost savings potentialo Access innovation vouchers to undertake resource efficiency activities
Key sectors: o Plastic products; Electronic equipment; Mechanical engineering;
Surface finishing; Fabricated metal products
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REMake offers support to SMEs via:o Self Assessment Tool on resource efficiency with benchmarking
facilities for manufacturing companies to gauge their performance
o Tool Box of selected and peer-tested freeware software tools, to support SMEs with implementing resource efficiency and eco innovation projects
o Free to use on-line guidebook on environmental standards and regulations for Europe
o Facility to provide input to the European commission on eco innovation support for SMEs across Europe – questionnaire at lunchtime!
o Voucher schemes (funded by WRAP Cymru in UK) to enable eco innovation and resource efficiency improvements
o Website: www.ecomanufacturing.eu
REMake Toolbox
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Implementation degree
Preparation Diagnosis/Audit Implementation
1. Raise Awareness 2. Prediagnosis 3. Diagnose
4. Comply with Regulatory Requirements
5. Improve 6. Manage
Initial Assessment
REMake SATPIUS ®
REMake SATPIUS ®
REMake SATPIUS ®
Environmental Alternative
Assessment; STAN
REMake Guidebook on standards and
regulationMaterial flow analysis: STAN
Life cycle approaches
Simplified LCA tools:
eVerdEE, CcalC
Eco-design tools:ATEP,
Ecodesign Pilot, EcoTriz
Innovation management and finance
Quic Decision team profile BAT / BREF
Innovation management: Symple®
Implementation Support Resource Efficiency Networks
Implementation supportLife cycle approaches
Initial Assessment Innovation management
PIUS ®
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Self Assessment Toolo The Resource and Recycling Efficiency online tool for SMEs
enables users easily and quickly assess performance
o The tool is easy-to-use, 20 multiple choice questions topics including:
• Production; Technology; Product development; Human factors; Distribution; Purchasing; Logistics; Customer Service
o PDF final report including; links to useful tools and support, advise on improvement measures.
o An SME-specific benchmark report is available, comparing your performance with the best 20% in the specific industry sector
Category 2: Preparation
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CCaLC (Carbon Calculations over the Lifecycle of Industri al Activities)
o A tool that allows SME’s to examine carbon footprints from ‘cradle to grave’, identify carbon ‘hotspots’ and reduction opportunities.
Benefits:• Free to use for business
• Inbuilt facility to export graphs, tables and scenario comparisons to Excel
• Summary reports printed as PDF files
• User manual for ease of reference
• Case studies on the website to support use of the tool
www.ccalc.org.uk
Category 3: Diagnosis/Audit
Category 4: Compliance
REMake Guidebook on Standards an Regulations
o The guidebook compiles existing standards & regulations relating to resource efficiency and eco-innovation.
o Search By Topic, Country, Life cycle step
It gives SMEs a concise overview of: o relevant standards and regulations
o existing tools and methodologies
o technical support to accompany their project
o grants supporting these initiatives
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REMake Guidebook on Standards an Regulations
Summary of REMake benefitsProvides manufacturing SMEs with access to:
o Easy-to-use Self Assessment Tool to benchmark performance against sector group
o 15 free, peer-reviewed software tools to support SMEs along the Path to Excellence
o On-line guidebook on environmental standards and regulations applicable in key European states
o Funding for aligned consultancy support through WRAP REMake Voucher scheme
www.ecomanufacturing.eu
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Thank you!
Haley Kendrick
T: 0151 347 2982
W: www.ctechinnovation.com
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Eco- Innovation:
Haley Kendrick
www.ctechinnovation.com
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US Department of Commerce (2011), Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative website, http://trade.gov/competitiveness/sustainablemanufacturing/index.asp, accessed 27 April 2011.
Sustainable business is
about minimizing
risks while
maximising opportunities
from improved processes
and products.
Review Business strategyWhere are you now?Where do you want to be?
Environmental aspects
• Identify Impacts • Review current
policy and practice • Establish
sustainability goals that support your business strategy
Stakeholder analysis
• Identify stakeholders• Find out what your
customers want• Understand staff
needs and goals
Setting Sustainable
Priorities and Goals
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Sustainability Strategy
• Developed Sustainable Living Plan
• Engaging consumers
• Embedding sustainability into our business plans
• Our brand imprint process - provides our brand teams with a 360° scan of the social, economic and environmental impact that their brand has on the world. Assessing impacts across the value chain
• Adding sustainability to our innovation processes - committed a significant proportion of R&D budget to finding new technologies to address sustainability targets.
• Developing stronger consumer science looking at what triggers consumers to choose more sustainable products.
• Sustainability champions
• Incentivising our leadership on sustainability targets
• Working with others a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach.
http://www.unilever.com/sustainability/introduction/vision/
Business: Define Strategy
What do you do?
What do you want to
do?
Who do you want to
do it for?
Who else is doing it?
What makes you
different?
Who are you - Describe your business and align your goals
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Environment:
Eco-innovation assessment
Eco – Reactive?Eco- Passive?
Eco-Innovative?
Eco Passive• tries to be compliant with
legislation but considers this a burden
• Low level of environmental /
Eco-Reactive• May have an environmental
management system AND
Communicates environmental information when asked
• Has made improvements based on changes to legislation
Eco Innovative• reacts quickly to maintain
competitive advantage• Has developed new products
and services to take advantage
of the opportunities .
Stakeholders include any person or organisation that may interact with or have an interest in your business
Stakeholders
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1. Brainstorm who your stakeholders are, think of all the people who are affected by your work, who have influence or power over it, or have an interest in its successful or unsuccessful conclusion.
2. Prioritize Your Stakeholders: From your list map put your stakeholders on a Power/Interest Grid someone's position on the grid shows you the actions you have to take with them:
Exercise: Stakeholder Mapping
Sustainable Operations
• Establish a sustainability strategy and communication plan
• Develop a sustainable the supply chain
• Sustainable transport and logistics
• Examine scope for renewables
• Reduce waste generated by your operations / increase recycling
• Reduce energy and water consumption at your facility
• Legal Compliance
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Sustainable OperationsSupport Tools
Legislation and Compliance REMake Guidebook on standards and regulations Business Link environmental Compliance tool
Environmental Management systems Business Link: An introduction to EMSIEMA Introduction to EMS / EMS Implementation Groundwork Green Dragon Scheme
Operations Resource Efficiency – Water, Waste, Energ yREMake Self Assessment ToolBusiness Link – Environmental Efficiencies OECD Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit
Sustainability Strategy: Social and Economic Impact s ISO26000 Guidance on social responsibility
Sustainable Products
• Implement a sustainable design policy
• Consider restricted substances contained in your products
• Greenhouse gas emissions from the use of your products
• Study Energy consumption in using your products
• Look into use of Recycled/reused content in your products
• Examine material composition
• Consider appropriate labelling
• Examine recyclability of your products
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Sustainable Product
Support Tools
Life Cycle Assessment Tools CCaLC eVerdEE
Carbon Footprints
PAS2050 – Process Maps, design principles Guide to PAS2050
Material UseRestricted Chemicals - REACH Recycled Content – WRAP
Sustainable product designSolidWorks Sustainability CADChemistry Innovation KTN Sustainable Design Guide
http://trees.innocentdrinks.co.uk/sustainability.php
Sustainable packaging
We don't use new stuff unless we have to - the first ever 100% recycled plastic drink bottle
and we use 100% recycled boxes and distribution packaging.
We try and use less, We have reduced the amount of plastic in our bottles by 20%, and are now looking to do
the same with our kid's cartons
We tell our drinkers about the best recycling and other end of life options.
We only work with suppliers that share our vision and provide solutions.
Resource efficient business
We have measured our carbon footprint from farm to fridge and are now working with our
suppliers and bottlers to achieve a reduction of 15% in 2007.
Refuse to air freight our fruit
Use green energy for our offices
Sourcing our ingredients locally where we can.
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Thank you!
Haley Kendrick
T: 0151 347 2982E: [email protected]
W: www.ctechinnovation.com
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WRAP CymruBusiness & Markets ProgrammeSusan JayBusiness & Markets Manager, WRAP Cymru
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Waste and Resources Action Programme
National Organisation
• WRAP England
• Zero Waste Scotland
• WRAP Northern Ireland, and
•WRAP Cymru
Each organisation receiving funding from governments and EU
WRAP Cymru Business and Markets Team
Business & Markets Manager
Business Account Managers
Bob Smith (south)
Christine Melsher (north)
Infrastructure Project Manager
Olwen Cox
European Projects Manager
Bettina Gilbert
Grants Officer
Max Harvey
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WRAP – working together for a world
without waste
WRAP’S VISION:A world without waste, where resources are used sustainably.
WRAP’S MISSION:
To help businesses and individuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, developing sustainable products and using resources in an efficient way.
WRAP Cymru’s Role
To support Welsh Government policy agenda and targets set out in ‘Towards Zero Waste’.
To deliver on actions in sector plans.
Creating a difference in Wales
Developing infrastructure
Help for recycling businesses
Producing economic as well as environmental benefit
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Headline Targets for 2011/12
• Diversion of (biodegradable) wastes from landfill
• Savings of CO2 equivalent emissions
• Primary resource use avoided
• Cost savings
• Business growth
Priority Areas of Work
• Collection Systems/Infrastructure
• Reprocessing infrastructure
• Quality recyclates
• Creating demand for quality recyclates in manufacturing
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Knowledge and skills for the recycling and reprocessing sector
Consultancy support £20k
Marketing and market development
Operational and technical
Business Planning
Raising finance
IP/patenting
Management and Business Development (Interim Manager) £30k
Market Information
Market Knowledgehttp://www.wrap.org.uk/recycling_industry/market_information/market_knowledg
e_portal/
Access to expert advice from specialist teams in Cardiff and Banbury.
Market Situation Reportshttp://www.wrap.org.uk/recycling_industry/market_information/market_situation_
reports/
Materials Pricing Reportshttp://www.wrap.org.uk/recycling_industry/market_information/materials_pricing_
reports/
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Knowledge and skills for manufacturing
REMake – Consultancy support (via a voucher scheme) to support the exploration and implementation of opportunities for use of recycled materials in manufacturing of goods or packaging.
Stage 1 – to support ‘feasibility’ studies
Stage 2 – implementation
Grants – Convergence Regions
Commercial Recycling – Capital funding to support growth in recycling provision for SMEs (collection services or bring sites)
–Rolling programme
– 40% intervention
–Up to £50k grant
Open to applications from any size organisation, service recipients must be SMEs
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Grants (continued)
Recycled Content - Capital funding to support the introduction or increased use of recycled materials in goods or packaging.
Only available to manufacturing SMEs to improve recycled content of products or packaging
– Rolling programme
– 40% intervention
– £50k maximum grant
eQuip
• Helps companies secure financial assistance for new and second hand recycling plant and machinery.
• Operated by Cranmer Lawrence & Company Ltd on behalf of WRAP
• Provides an additional line of credit for the business with a ‘residual value guarantee's.
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ARID Grant for Reprocessing
Convergence area only
To encourage all aspects of reprocessing, recovery and re-use.
– 40% intervention rate
– competitive application process
– encourage recovery of source segregated materials
– grant available up to £500k
Any Questions?
Thank you
07711199964
02920 448090
www.wrap.org.uk
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REMake Voucher Support
Christine MelsherBusiness Account Manager N. Wales
What’s on offer: REMake – consultancy (via a
voucher scheme) to support the exploration and implementation of opportunities for use of recycled materials in manufacturing of goods or packaging.
�Voucher 1 – Assess & Advise
� Feasibility study
� Up to 6 days support or £8,600 of expert advice.
100% funded through REMake
�Accepting applications until – March 2012.
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Voucher 1�Site visit including audit of client’s current use of recyclate (if any) in production processes
�Desk research
�Summary report & implementation plan including:� Potential to increase use of recyclate &
recommendations� Potential capital investment required� Identification of sources of input material� Fitness for purpose demonstration requirements� Outline implementation plan� Potential costs savings/ROI and other benefits.
Case Study - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Organically certified sea salt enjoyed around the world by chefs and food lovers
REMake support to
explore sources of
recycled food grade
materials for their
packaging.
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Voucher 2
� Discuss the implications of a switch to recycled content
� Work with suppliers of recyclate to ensure the quality of input material is appropriate
� Set parameters for design testing, oversee any testing and analyse results
� Advise on the life-cycle implications of the switch to recycled content
� Discussion with equipment suppliers regarding any changes to process equipment
� Advise on changes to the SME quality management systems to incorporate changes to feedstock material
� Documented work plan with timeframes and quantifiable outcomes
� Summary report including:� Final verification of work undertaken, areas of innovation
� Benefits/outcomes
� Issues faced
� Further recommendations.
Case Study - Nexiform
Manufacturer of cold-cured tiles for bathrooms, kitchens and wet rooms
WRAP support to
implement volume production to meet the anticipated demand.
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Applying for support�Information & application form can be found at www.wrapcymru.org.uk/remake or call us 029 2044 8090.
�Application process will consider:
� benefits gained through voucher support� track record and ability to deliver the project� access to input recyclate & access to end markets� innovation and potential for duplication/dissemination.
�If approved, WRAP will work with you to develop a project brief & budget, to define outcomes and timeframes and answer any questions.
�Your Business Account Manager will also help to select a consultant, oversee support and identify other support options available.
Working with WRAP Cymru
�Once a consultant is selected, delivery can commence.
�When work is completed, consultants invoice WRAP directly.
�Voucher cannot be used to match other EU funds.
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WRAP Recycled Content Grant
Case Study – Greens Warehouse
Produces recycling
bins from recycled
material
Capital Grant
towards tooling.
WRAP Cymru contact details
Christine Melsher (Business Account Manager)
07711 199950
Cardiff Office
02920 448090
www.wrapcymru.org.uk/remake
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REID – Resource Efficient Innovations Database
Bettina GilbertEuropean Projects Manager, WRAP Cymru
Purpose of REID
• To showcase resource efficient packaging technologies from across the world.
• To support targets outlined in the WRAP Courtald Commitment (targetting household food waste & supply chain waste).
• To support targets outlined in the WRAP Home Improvement Sector Commitment (HISC).
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REID Background
• WRAP International Packaging Study (IPS 2004/5)
• Identified a range of primary pack formats with potential to reduce household food, drink & packaging waste.
• Identified packaging with recycled content, biopolymers & closed loop systems.
• Information widely disseminated & uploaded on WRAP website & was one of the most highly accessed areas of the site.
REID Evolution
• Searchable database supplemented with Mintel’s Global New Product Development Records.
• WRAP recognised information reflected final link in supply chain.
• Further work was needed to research & illustrate packaging technologies across supply chain.
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REID Evolution
• Supply Chain Innovations Database developed - REID
• 250 resource efficient packaging technologies including machinery, tooling, materials and designs from across the World.
• Covers areas such as water, energy efficiency & waste prevention.
• Intended to support businesses across the retail supply chain, to raise awareness of new technologies & become more resource efficient.
REID Database
http://reid.wrap.org.uk/
• Externally developed database, supplier selected through competitive tendering.
• Updated monthly to ensure latest trends & developments in resource efficient packaging & process technologies are included.
• Searchable by product type, materials, packaging format, supply chain phase or benefits.
• Entries can include images, IP information, contacts, further details.
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Introducing Sustainable Design
Ben Peace
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Sustainable Design: Why?
• Three fundamental ways to improve business profitability:
• Reduce costs
• Increase margins
• Increase sales
Sustainability thinking can contribute to all three
• Objective is to provide commercial success
Eco benefits only realised when a product is commercially successful
• Sustainability is an opportunity. The market for ethical goods and services in the UK rose 18 per cent between 2007 and 2009 to be worth £43.2bn
Source: Co-Operative Bank
Sustainable Design: what is it?
• The design of products and services with the aim of improving
environmental credentials yet not compromising economic
performance
• Holistic approach to the design of:
• Products
• Services
• Business models
• Any product or service can be made more sustainable!
• Spectrum from detailed design work to strategy
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Innovation Purpose
Reduction
in impact
factor 20
factor 10
factor 5
factor 2
Time
Improve existing product
Redesign the product
Add new functionality
New business system
A tool to help us find our bearings:The “Eco Innovation Compass”
0 – worse > 50%
1 – slightly worse
2 – no change
3 – some improvement
4 – improvement x 2
5 – improvement x 4
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Service
Durability
Re-use
MassEnergy
Safety
Resource Use
Source: Dow/World Council for Sustainable Development
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0 – worse > 50%
1 – slightly worse
2 – no change
3 – some improvement
4 – improvement x 2
5 – improvement x 4
Service
Durability
Re-use
MassEnergy
Safety
Resource Use
Source: Dow/World Council for Sustainable Development
Durability
• Product leased, not sold
• Product returned to Xerox for “remanufacturing”• >90% of original product ‘core’ returned to
service
• 5,000+ tonnes per annum diverted from landfill
• Other companies using remanufacturing include:
• Sony• Caterpillar• Mercia Laser (printer cartridges)
Re-use/remanufacture/recycle
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Mass
Optimised Design:
• 20% material reduction
• Cost & carbon savings
Finite Element Analysis
Service
Durability
Re-use
MassEnergy
Safety
Resource Use
Energy
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Service
Durability
Re-use
MassEnergy
Safety
Resource Use
Human & Environmental Safety
Resource Use
Source: Chemistry Innovation KTN
Periodic table in 80 years…?
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Service
“Power by the hour”
• In everyone’s interests to make product last
longer; easier to repair, etc.
• Better understanding of product in operation
• Business is more profitable as a result
Plotting on the compass
Some synergies
Some conflicts012345
Service
Durability
Re-use
MassEnergy
Safety
Resource Use
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Life cycle thinking
source: DEFRA
Life cycle thinking
source: DEFRA
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Life cycle thinking
source: DEFRA
Life Cycle Assessment – “LCA”
Assessment of environmental
impacts throughout the entire
product lifecycle.
LCA enables:
• Identification of hotspots
• Focussing of efforts
• Comparison of concepts and
potential improvements
• Assessment and communication
of benefits
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Scale of impacts
Source: PAS2050 Guide
LCA: Environmental Impact
Factors
Carbon Footprint Total Energy
Water EutrophicationAir Acidification
Other impact factors include:
• Consumption of mineral resources
• Consumption of biomass
• Consumption of fresh water
• Photochemical oxidation
• Ozone layer depletion
• Production of hazardous waste
• Total waste production
Many factors therefore subjectivity
Images source: SolidWorks
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LCA: setting the scope
• Goals and scope require careful definition
– Which environmental impacts?
– “Cradle-to-gate” / “Cradle-to-grave” / “Cradle-to-cradle”?
– Level of supply chain engagement?
– Interpretation of results
• Many software tools & databases available
LCA: tools
Qualitative
Principles &
rules-of-thumb– life cycle thinking
Quantitative
Level of effortFull
ISO 14000
LCA
Directional toolseg. eco innovation
compass, matrix
Streamlined LCAbased on “hotspots”
Proxy measuresEg. Carbon footprint
Embodied energy;
Eco-indicators
LCA: setting the scope
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Sustainable
(re)design
Environmental
Assessment
The Sustainable Design Loop
CCaLC – Carbon Calculations over
the Lifecycle of Industrial Activities
http://www.ccalc.org.uk/
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CCaLC
CCaLC is an tool that allows SME’s to examine
carbon footprints from ‘cradle to grave’, identify
carbon ‘hotspots’ and reduction opportunities.
Benefits:
• Award-winning Life Cycle Assessment tool
• Extensive databases
• Free!
• www.ccalc.org.uk
What does it do?
• CCaLC calculates footprints from ‘cradle to grave’
• It allows identification of carbon ‘hotspots’ and reduction
opportunities.
• It follows a methodological approach relating to PAS2050 the
specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas
emissions of goods and services
• It uses a comprehensive database
• Calculates other environmental impacts alongside Carbon footprint
• Enables Cost Benefit analysis
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Accompanying Materials
• The CCaLC download comes with a user manual
• Case studies are available on the web page to support use of
the tool
• Manchester University support courses
http://www.ccalc.org.uk/index.php
Data Collection - Process Map
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How does it work ?
• The figure on the next slide shows the top-level layout of the tool. This represents
the process map and includes the following stages:
– Raw materials;
– Production;
– Storage;
– Use;
– Transport
– Waste.
• The user can access any of these stages by clicking on the relevant box, The
subsequent levels allow the user to modify information leading to a result
How does it work?
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Benefits for TrakRap
TrakRap have been able to:
• Demonstrated environmental Improvements alongside lower costs.
• Align with the objectives of their clients
• Verify the carbon savings to supermarkets and their supply chain using valid data.
• Gain referrals
• Be confident to put Environmental benefits at the top of the agenda
• Gain competitive advantage
• Simplify a complex area ensuring Stakeholder buy-in and approval
Sustainable Design Process:
Key points
1. Think broadly about product/service lifecycle
• use tools like the eco innovation compass to help
2. Quantify impacts & identify “hotspots” using LCA tools
• be clear on goals and scope
• estimates can go a long way
3. Focus improvements on hotspots
• life cycle hotspots
• component hotspots
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Sustainable Design Guide
• A collection of best practice with a process for
how to do it
• Linked supporting resources
How C-Tech Innovation can help
• Sustainable Design
• Concept Generation & Development
• Life Cycle Analysis & Carbon Footprinting
• Engineering Design
• Finite Element Analysis & Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Prototype Manufacture & Testing
• Project Management
www.ctechinnovation.com
Phone: 0151 347 2983
