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Title : Lifecycle Assessment Providers: EPFL, Quantis , Nespresso

Learning Plan 1. Title : Lifecycle Assessment Providers: EPFL, Quantis , Nespresso Subject area: Sustainable Manufacturing Learning Object: Learning plan Level : Medium Type: Age group: Undergraduate

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Title : Lifecycle Assessment Providers: EPFL, Quantis , Nespresso

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  1. Learning Plan 1 Title: LifecycleAssessment Providers: EPFL, Quantis, Nespresso Subject area: Sustainable Manufacturing Learning Object: Learning plan Level: Medium Type: Age group: Undergraduate Requirements: Quantis Suite 2.0 Software (http://www.quantis-intl.com/software5.php) A short tutorial-presentation of the software: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_zLjOUdHf4&index=4&list=PL0C5A6F3B14B31930

  2. Introduction DoesLifecycleAssessment ring a bell for you? Mmmmm…. Let’ssee. Watch the followingvideo to get a first glance of LCA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTW7jjXVmE Nowthink… How is LCA related to envoronmental performance? Anyideas? Watch the videobelow to get an answer… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGhoInz-VUs Successcriterion: Watch the 2/3 of the video No blocking condition The role of LCA in the manufacturing world today. Manycompaniesnowadaysare involved in a LCA strategy. Towardsthis direction LCA experts help them move towardssustainabledevelopmentthroughlifecycleapproaches. For instance Quantisprovides LCA consulting along with innovativetools to help industries reachtheirsustainability goals. Gregory Simonnin, Life Cycle analyst for Quantiscangiveyou a tour of hiscompaniesLifeCycle Solutions C:\Users\skevi\Desktop\ManuSkills Learning Plans DK\LCA\EPFL_LICP-LCA-training-IntroToLCA-2013-04-22a.pdf

  3. Nespresso • “In 2009 we commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by specialist environmental consultants, Quantis. You can read more about the LCA approach in the Carbon Footprint section. The study showed that when it comes to environmental impact, aluminium capsules that are recycled after use are the optimal way to make an espresso coffee in a Nespresso machine, among all options currently available. In 2011 Quantis conducted a new LCA study, which shows that among all options assessed to make an espresso coffee in a Nespresso machine, the Nespressoaluminium capsule that is recycled after use is the option with the lowest environmental impacts, among all those currently in the market.” • For more information on thisprojectyoucan check: • A short presentation of the case study and results • http://www.quantis-intl.com/doc/Quantis-Casestudy-Nestle-Nespresso-EN-03.2012.pdf • The detailed report for the Nespresso LCA (http://www.nespresso.com/ecolaboration/medias_dyn/articles/83/article/attachment-2.pdf)

  4. Time for reflection Application of LCAWhich option is better for the environment: remanufacturing or recycling? Answer: It depends! (But remanufacturing is typically better) Source: G. Souza

  5. Example A. Two Automotive Parts (Low Level of Technological Obsolescence) • In “disposal” a new part has to be produced from virgin raw materials • In recycling, a new part is produced from recycled materials • In remanufacturing, the part is remanufactured and reused Remanufacturing is clearly better! Source: Bert Bras (2009)

  6. Example B. Cell Phones: Impact on Global Warming(Primarily Energy Consumption) Most carbon footprint (and also energy use) occurs in purchased pars (manufacturing and raw material extraction.) Remanufacturing is best! Source: G. Souza

  7. Example C. Desktop PCs: Impact on Global Warming(Primarily Energy Consumption) Most carbon footprint (and also energy use) occurs in purchased pars (manufacturing and raw material extraction.) Remanufacturing is best! Source: G. Souza

  8. Example D. Internet Switching Equipment: Impact on Global Warming (Primarily Energy Consumption) Most carbon footprint (and also energy use) occurs during the use. Recycling is best, if newer equipment is more energy efficient! Source: G. Souza

  9. Example E. Refrigerators: Impact on Cumulative Energy Consumption Distribution Manufacturing Use Again, most energy consumption occurs in usage. Best to replace old appliances with energy efficient new appliances. Recycling is best! Source: Quariguasi Frota Neto et al. 2008

  10. Question:Could we make an interactive video? Show each slide separately and present the two different scenarios. Afterwards, ask which option is the best for each case and allow students to check the correct answer. Immediately feedback is given (like the MOOC videos). Success Criteria Block learners’ path? Include discussion support? Access to learninganalytics?

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