Abstract
This paper analyzes and discusses the potential role of evolutionary theories in environmental innovation with emphasis on sustainability. The study focuses on the dynamic mechanisms driving the adaptation of products to their changing environments. As a result, a strategy, called the Eco-evolution, is proposed. Eco-Evolution is a strategy based on incremental innovation through re-examination of existent knowledge and technological trajectories. The strategy attempts the identification of lock-in of non-optimal technologies and sustainable alternatives, in order to outline the sustainable design and organizational horizons. To illustrate the practical application of the strategy, an example on domestic refrigerators is included. The study concludes that eco-evolution is efficient when identifying non-optimal technological trajectories and sustainable options for innovation on the bare of existent knowledge.
Keyword: Service oriented economy,Eco Innovation,Jofre,Innovation,Dematerialization,Eco Evolution,Evolutionary Theorizing,Eco Design,Evolutionary design
Keyword: Service oriented economy,Eco Innovation,Jofre,Innovation,Dematerialization,Eco Evolution,Evolutionary Theorizing,Eco Design,Evolutionary design
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of EcoDeslgn2003 : Third lmernatlonal Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and inverse Manufacturing |
| Volume | 1-C3 |
| Place of Publication | Tokyo, Japan |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Pages | 81-88 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | EcoDeslgn2003 : Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and inverse Manufacturing - Tsukuba, Japan Duration: 1 Jan 2003 → … |
Conference
| Conference | EcoDeslgn2003 : Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and inverse Manufacturing |
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| City | Tsukuba, Japan |
| Period | 01/01/2003 → … |