Towards a durability test for washing-machines

Durability plays a key role in enhancing resource conservation and contributing to waste minimization. The washing-machine product group represents a relevant case study for the development of a durability test and as a potential trigger to systematically address durability in the design of products...

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Veröffentlicht in:Resources, conservation, and recycling. - 1999. - 131(2018) vom: 01. Apr., Seite 206-215
1. Verfasser: Stamminger, Rainer (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Tecchio, Paolo, Ardente, Fulvio, Mathieux, Fabrice, Niestrath, Phoebe
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2018
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Resources, conservation, and recycling
Schlagworte:Journal Article Durability Ecodesign Material efficiency Sustainable resources Washing-machine
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