About ECOThink

We aim to integrate design for sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA) into vocational education and training
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Our goal

Design for sustainability and LCA for European VET

The ECOThink project enhances vocational education by integrating design for sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA) into training. It equips VET students, entrepreneurs, and educators with skills to assess and mitigate environmental impacts using tools like OpenLCA and SPI. The project focuses on optimizing resource use, extending product life cycles, and fostering sustainable practices in industry. Participants gain practical knowledge in LCA, sustainable design, and risk mitigation, improving their employability and innovation potential. ECOThink addresses global sustainability priorities, promoting collaboration across sectors to advance green skills, responsible practices, and a more sustainable future.

Our trainings

Three focus topics

Our trainings focus on three central challenges

Design for sustainability training

Develop skills to design sustainable products and optimize environmental impact.

Sustainable Innovation

Learn to optimize materials, processes, and designs while reducing environmental impact and maximizing efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
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Environmental impact training

Learn to calculate and analyze product environmental footprints using OpenLCA.

Lifecycle Analysis

Through hands-on training, you'll learn to evaluate product lifecycles, identify environmental hotspots, and make data-driven decisions to minimize ecological footprints across all stages of production and use
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Environmental footprint training

Master the Sustainable Process Index for footprint reduction and planning.

Footprint Planning

This practical training enables you to assess, plan, and implement strategies that significantly reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.
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