Active Design Projects
42
18 in review, 24 approved
Avg. Sustainability Score
B+
Target: A grade (85+ points)
CO₂ Reduction Potential
-28%
vs conventional materials
Digital Product Passports
156
Generated this quarter
Eco-Friendly Motor Housing
Design ID: DSN-2025-0842
A
Primary Material
Recycled Aluminum
Weight
2.4 kg
Recyclability
98%
Status
Approved
🌍 Carbon Footprint
1.8 kg CO₂
♻️ Circular Design
95/100
🔋 Energy Efficiency
92/100
Smart Control Panel
Design ID: DSN-2025-0856
B+
Primary Material
ABS Plastic (30% rec.)
Weight
0.8 kg
Recyclability
75%
Status
In Review
🌍 Carbon Footprint
2.4 kg CO₂
♻️ Circular Design
78/100
🔋 Energy Efficiency
88/100
Heavy-Duty Frame
Design ID: DSN-2025-0823
C
Primary Material
Virgin Steel
Weight
8.5 kg
Recyclability
60%
Status
Needs Improvement
🌍 Carbon Footprint
15.2 kg CO₂
♻️ Circular Design
52/100
🔋 Energy Efficiency
68/100
Lightweight Component
Design ID: DSN-2025-0889
A+
Primary Material
Bio-based Polymer
Weight
0.3 kg
Recyclability
100%
Status
Prototype Ready
🌍 Carbon Footprint
0.4 kg CO₂
♻️ Circular Design
98/100
🔋 Energy Efficiency
96/100
🧮 Product Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate the total CO₂ footprint of your product design based on materials, manufacturing processes, and end-of-life scenarios.
Product Name
Example: Motor Housing
Category
Mechanical Component
Total Weight
2.4 kg
Expected Lifetime
15 years
Material Composition
Recycled Aluminum (90%)
1.62 kg CO₂
Stainless Steel Fasteners (8%)
0.28 kg CO₂
Rubber Gasket (2%)
0.08 kg CO₂
Manufacturing Process
CNC Machining
0.42 kg CO₂
Surface Treatment
0.18 kg CO₂
Assembly
0.05 kg CO₂
Total Carbon Footprint
Cradle-to-Gate CO₂
2.63 kg
vs Industry Average
-35%
🎯 Estimated End-of-Life Recovery: 98% recyclable | Carbon Credit Potential: 0.95 kg CO₂
📚 Sustainable Material Library
Browse our database of sustainable materials with CO₂ footprint data, recyclability ratings, and supplier information.
♻️ Recycled Aluminum
0.75 kg CO₂/kg
95% recycled
🌱 Bio-based PLA
1.2 kg CO₂/kg
100% bio
♻️ Recycled Steel
0.9 kg CO₂/kg
80% recycled
🌿 Hemp Composite
0.3 kg CO₂/kg
Natural fiber
♻️ rPET Plastic
1.5 kg CO₂/kg
100% recycled
🪵 FSC Wood
-0.2 kg CO₂/kg
Carbon negative
♻️ Recycled Copper
1.1 kg CO₂/kg
85% recycled
🌱 Mycelium Material
0.1 kg CO₂/kg
Biodegradable
♻️ Glass (Recycled)
0.6 kg CO₂/kg
70% recycled
💡 Eco-Design Recommendations
AI-powered suggestions to improve your product's environmental performance based on industry best practices and circular economy principles.
🔄 Design for Disassembly
Use modular design with snap-fit connections instead of permanent adhesives. This allows easy separation of components for recycling and repair.
💚 Impact: +25% recyclability, -15% end-of-life CO₂
♻️ Material Substitution
Replace virgin aluminum with recycled aluminum (95% recycled content). Performance remains identical with 95% lower carbon footprint.
💚 Impact: -35% material CO₂ emissions
⚖️ Weight Optimization
Apply topology optimization to reduce material usage by 20-30% while maintaining structural integrity. Lower weight = lower emissions in transport.
💚 Impact: -20% material cost, -25% transport emissions
🔧 Standardized Components
Use industry-standard fasteners and connectors to enable easier repair, refurbishment, and spare parts availability.
💚 Impact: +40% product lifetime extension
🎨 Surface Treatment Alternatives
Consider powder coating instead of liquid paint. 95% transfer efficiency vs 60% for liquid paint, with lower VOC emissions.
💚 Impact: -40% coating waste, -60% VOC emissions
📦 Packaging Optimization
Design product dimensions to maximize shipping container utilization. Reduce air gaps and use recyclable packaging materials.
💚 Impact: -30% packaging material, +25% shipping efficiency
🔋 Energy-Efficient Manufacturing
Optimize machining parameters to reduce cycle time and energy consumption. Consider near-net-shape manufacturing to minimize material removal.
💚 Impact: -15% manufacturing energy, -20% cycle time
🌍 Local Sourcing
Prioritize materials and components from local suppliers within 500km radius to reduce transportation emissions.
💚 Impact: -45% supply chain CO₂