Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1746897 | Journal of Cleaner Production | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents the use of the human body to power electronic products, two product design cases applying human-powered energy systems and the relation with eco-design. The paper illustrated how the use of an alternative energy system (i.e. human-powered energy systems) offers new viewpoints to the design engineer and brings about environmental improvements. ‘Green marketing’ experiences from Philips teach us that environmental benefits should be backed-up by additional user benefits in order to be effective in the market. Human-powered energy systems offer these possibilities.
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Authors
Arjen Jansen, Ab Stevels,