Abstract Product-Service Systems (PSS) are widely recognised as promising models for
increasing circularity and sustainability in business, but the extent to which they contribute to …

Life cycle engineering (LCE) is a key concept for promoting environmentally sustainable
practices among manufacturing firms. A major hurdle in the implementation of LCE is the …

The study addresses the design of Product-Service Systems (PSSs) as a means of replacing
conventional product sales with comprehensive solutions. The shift towards PSSs however …

Product–service systems (PSS) that create value by sharing or extending the use of products
are expected to improve environmental performances of offerings. However, life-cycle …

China has enacted a series of policies and regulations that require manufacturers to reclaim
and recycle obsolete refrigerators to mitigate the life cycle environmental impacts and to …

China is an important refrigerator producer and consumer in the world. The refrigerator
industry is an important contributor to China's economy; however, it also impacts the …

Design and development of an integrated Product-Service System (PSS) aims at replacing
stand-alone products or services with a functional offering. However, issues regarding this …

It becomes increasingly complex to make decisions concerning environmental requirements
at the product design stage. Any decision made at this stage may affect the environmental …

The article describes a new, original approach to integrated ecodesign of products and
technological processes, ensuring appropriate selection of materials and connections from …

Current business models tend to base their total activity in the manufacturing, distribution
and selling of industrial product with single use phase. But now, products with multiple use …