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MODULE 4: REDESIGNING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO MINIMISE THE USE
OF MATERIALS

The aim of the Module:
The aim of module 4 (REDESIGNING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO MINIMISE THE

USE OF MATERIALS) is to provide information that will increase awareness and
motivate towards the minimalization of material usage, whether regarding
products or services. Although the assumptions are predominately for start-up
companies, anyone that wants to change their behaviour towards more
conscious and sustainable management of resources, will benefit from this
module. It is key to approach the topic across different sectors to increase the
impact and provoke individuals, businesses and the general society to follow-

up and act for change to keep products, materials and services in use,
sustaining them as long as possible getting the maximum value out of them.
Module 4 also aims at proposing strategies regarding eco-designing and
redesigning products and services that could be more environmentally friendly
for business and day-to-day activities. Additionally, the concept of Design for
the Environment (DfE) is explained. Finally, module 4 aims at proposing a
sustainable waste management checklist for SMEs, followed by ideas and
solutions for eco-minded start uppers and entrepreneurs.

Time duration: 4 weeks (5-6 hours of self-study per week; 25 hours in

total):
• hands-on sessions (presential and/or online): 3

hours (1 hour per unit/main topic)
• self-study sessions: 21 hours
• assessment: 1 hour
Level of EQF 5
ECVET: 1 point = 1 ECVET = 25 hours
Length of material: • 20 pages of study materials divided into 3

chapters,
• app. 7 pages per week,
• the last week is devoted to the preparation of
the individual assignment.

Assignment: The assignment is available through the mobile app:
Environmental application for start-ups
Learning objectives of the Module:

• to explain design as the first stage of the product/service lifecycle,

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