Journal of shanghai Jiaotong University (Science) ›› 2012, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (3): 360-363.doi: 10.1007/s12204-012-1287-8

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Cork and Sustainability: Discussing the Sustainable Use of the Material from a Design Perspective

Cork and Sustainability: Discussing the Sustainable Use of the Material from a Design Perspective

ANA CARINA Pereira1,2, HAN Brezet1, HELENA Pereira2, JOOST Vogtlander1   

  1. (1. Design for Sustainability, Faculty Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CE Delft, The Netherlands; 2. Forest Research Centre, School of Agronomy, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon 1349-017, Portugal)
  2. (1. Design for Sustainability, Faculty Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CE Delft, The Netherlands; 2. Forest Research Centre, School of Agronomy, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon 1349-017, Portugal)
  • Online:2012-06-30 Published:2012-11-15
  • Contact: ANA CARINA Pereira1,2 E-mail:a.c.dasilvapereira@tudelft.nl

Abstract: 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.

Key words: sustainability| design and materials| cork products and materials| eco-materials

摘要: 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.

关键词: sustainability| design and materials| cork products and materials| eco-materials

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