With the publishing of the first Life Cycle Thinking article 'Life Cycle Thinking - a design mindset' in Prodesign (Issue 94) we talked about several tools including the MET matrix and the IoEA (Impacts of Environmental Aspects). These are now both available for download in the right hand column.
These simple tools use Excel (or another spreadsheet application if you use Open Office) to enable a quick assessment of your product or service idea. Both provide a slightly different look at your environmental impact and could be an ideal starting point for discussion within your organisation.
They can assist in visualising where the key areas that you can focus are, and then provide a platform for discussion and improvement.
