New Aspects of Ecomaterials from the Viewpoints of the Consumer and Regional Communities

Osamu Umezawa; Yoshikazu Shinohara; Kohmei Halada

doi:10.2320/matertrans.MB201302

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New Aspects of Ecomaterials from the Viewpoints of the Consumer and Regional Communities

Osamu Umezawa, Yoshikazu Shinohara, Kohmei Halada

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Keywords: ecomaterials, ecosphere, eco-efficiency, resource security, recycle, amenity, robust design, environmental information, communication, social system, sustainable development

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Article ID: MB201302

DOI https://doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.MB201302

The final version of this article is now available: Vol. 55 (2014), No. 5 pp. 745-749

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Abstract

The concept and new categorization of environmentally conscious materials, ecomaterials, is proposed. Advanced steps ranging from high eco-efficiency of products, to consumer-oriented and regional community adaptation are introduced. An additional new concept, the robust design of materials, is also proposed as part of a new range of activities in ecomaterials.

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