Products with long life-spans are generally acknowledged to have a significant contribution towards sustainability. This paper provides an overview and discussion of the two years results of a longitudinal study perfo...Products with long life-spans are generally acknowledged to have a significant contribution towards sustainability. This paper provides an overview and discussion of the two years results of a longitudinal study performed with users and several cork products. The research aimed to tackle the process of life-span, and the results include: (1) the identification and interrelation of the aspects influencing the life-span of the products; (2) the evolution of life-span over time; and (3) new knowledge and guidelines arising about the material. Overall, most cork products are still being used, have a very good life-span, and most issues arising are material related.展开更多
There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:a...There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:addressing the life-span of products,materials substitution,and the trend of materials development identified.展开更多
文摘Products with long life-spans are generally acknowledged to have a significant contribution towards sustainability. This paper provides an overview and discussion of the two years results of a longitudinal study performed with users and several cork products. The research aimed to tackle the process of life-span, and the results include: (1) the identification and interrelation of the aspects influencing the life-span of the products; (2) the evolution of life-span over time; and (3) new knowledge and guidelines arising about the material. Overall, most cork products are still being used, have a very good life-span, and most issues arising are material related.
基金the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT reference:SFRH/BD/46646/2008)
文摘There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:addressing the life-span of products,materials substitution,and the trend of materials development identified.