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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Jul 2.
Published in final edited form as: J Manuf Sci Eng. 2018;141:10.1115/1.4041835. doi: 10.1115/1.4041835

TABLE 1.

Examples of DfE principles relevant for sustainable manufacturing. The heading for each column is the category for the DfE principles therein.

Design for cleaner production [13] Minimize scraps and discards
[22]
Minimize material variety Select processes that reduce scraps and discarded materials during production
Avoid waste material Engage simulation systems to optimize transformation processes
Select low impact materials and processes Use as much recyclable material in the process as possible
Optimize the reuse of scraps and discards during manufacturing