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The Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) offers consultancy services based on its core competence and has undertaken projects for both private and public sector clients. Considerable expertise has been built in eco-design in the electronics sector, especially in South-East Asia.

CfSD has completed research in areas related to sustainable consumption and production (SCP), ‘producer responsibility’, product policy, eco-innovation, eco-design, design for remanufacturing, eco(packaging) design, marketing, procurement, supply chain management, product-service systems (PSS) and new business models. CfSD has also led overseas missions to Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to explore the ‘state of the art’ in sustainable innovation and product sustainability.

Research studies undertaken by The Centre for Sustainable Design include:

Cricket & Sustainability Findings from Four Surveys amongst Recreational Cricket Players in England & Wales

Lilian Sanchez – Moreno & Martin Charter, September 2024

This report explores sustainability considerations throughout the lifecycle of cricket gear and clothing, with a focus on under-researched aspects such as the use phase of cricket gear. Conducted by The Centre for Sustainable Design ® (CfSD) at UCA, as part of the Circular Cricket Gear and Accelerating Circular Cricket Gear projects funded by CE-Hub and UKRI respectively, the research highlights growing interest among players in plant-based vegan leathers (PBVL) and repair and refurbishment services.

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Circular Cricket Project Repair and Refurbishment Workshop (August 2024)

Lilian Sanchez – Moreno & Martin Charter, August 2024

The report highlights the finding from a training programme that covered the repair and refurbishment of cricket pads and gloves. The research was part of the Circular Cricket project that was funded by UKRI AHRC through its Design Accelerator (DA) programme. DA is part of Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition.

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Opportunities for UK-produced Biomaterials in Circular Cricket Batting Pads

Dr Darshil U. Shah, July 2024

The report provided an overview of the potential for the use of UK biomaterials for cricket batting pads. This research was part of the Circular Cricket project that was funded by UKRI AHRC through its Design Accelerator (DA) programme. DA is part of Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition.

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Local Sustainable Material Alternatives for Cricket Pads & Gloves

Dr Darshil U. Shah, July 2024

The report provided an overview of the potential for the use of locally produced sustainable material alternative for cricket gear. This research was part of the Circular Cricket project that was funded by UKRI AHRC through its Design Accelerator (DA) programme. DA is part of Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition.

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Creative Industries: Sustainability Networks

Catherine French & Martin Charter, July 2024

The report highlights the findings from research into Networks, Initiatives and Knowledge Exchange related to sustainability in creative industries. This research is funded by The Games and Innovation Nexus (GAIN), a £2.3m programme led by the University of Surrey, the University for the Creative Arts, and the University of Warwick, and supported by £1.5m from the Connecting Capability Fund, Research England (CCF-RED).

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Createch: Peer-to-Peer Networking (P2P) and Knowledge Exchange (KE)

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, July 2024

The report highlights the findings from research into P2PN Networking and Knowledge Exchange in Createch with a particular reference to sustainability. The research was dlivered through the Createch P2P and KE projects that was funded by UKRI via the University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact
Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Loading Legacy Repair Data into RepairMonitor©

John Pearce & Martin Charter, July 2024

The report highlights issues related to uploading legacy repair data from repair cafes to RCIFs RepairMonitor (c) incorporating experience from Farnham Repair Cafe. The research was undertaken as part of project funded by UKRI via an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) grant awarded to UCA.

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Cricket & Sustainability – Findings from Online Survey Recreational Cricket Players in England & Wales

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, April 2024

The report highlights the findings and learnings from a survey of 548 recreational cricket players covering sustainability isssues. The research was undertaken as part of Advancements in Circular Cricket Gear (ACCG) project funded by UKRI via an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) grant awarded to UCA. UK Research and Innovation is a public body funded by the UK government.

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Practical Considerations for Assessing Product-Related Circularity and Product Social Considerations within LCSA: Insights from Industry

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, April 2024

The report provides the findings of 21 in-depth industry interviews with the aim to gain insight into if and how product circularity is understood, implemented, and measured by industry. The research was completed as part of ORIENTING project, funded by funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement No. 958231.

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Vegan Leather Cricket Gear Project

Martin Charter, Lilian Sanchez–Moreno, Darshil Shah & Tom Clark, August 2023 (Updated October 2023)

Overall project report on challenges and opportunities related to the use of vegan leather in the development of cricket gear (PASIC). The research was funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Circular Cricket Batting Pads: Prototype Development

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, August 2023

The report highlights the findings and learnings of the development of prototype of a circular cricket batting pad. Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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White Paper – Findings, Learning and Implications for Policymakers and Other Stakeholders related to Sustainability and Cricket Gear

Martin Charter, Joe Cook & Lilian Sanchez-Moreno, August 2023

The report highlights the findings, learnings and implications for policymakers and other stakeholders related to sustainability of cricket gear, with particular focus on circularity. Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Survey of Cricket Gear Users/Player

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, August 2023

The report highlights the findings of a survey amongst cricket players on the perceptions and activities related to the sustainability and circularity of cricket gear. Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Product Sustainability Framework – Cricket Batting Gloves Palm

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, July 2023

The report provides the findings of a comparative analysis of product sustainability of cricket batting gloves using vegan and bovine leathers. Vegan Leather Cricket Gear (VLCG) project is funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Application of Vegan Leathers for Cricket Balls and Gloves

Beth Taylor & Darshil Shah, July 2023

The report provides a review of vegan leathers and application to cricket balls and gloves including results from materials testing. Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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How to Set up a Cricket Gear Reuse Scheme

Joanna Czutkowna and Martin Charter, July 2023

A guide on how to establish a cricket gear reuse scheme. The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Case Study: Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Cric-Kit Reuse Programme

Joanna Czutkowna and Martin Charter, July 2023 (Updated August 2023)

This report provides a case study on the Cric-Kit programme developed by Yorkshire Cricket Foundation. The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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A Review of Cricket Gear Manufacturers & Suppliers

Ros Carruthers, Martin Charter & Lilian Sanchez-Moreno, July 2023

The report provides a review of leather alternatives and initial results of materials testing. Vegan Leather Cricket Gear (VLCG) project is funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Refurbishing a ‘Right-hand’ Cricket Batting Glove using a ‘Vegan’ Chamois Leather

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, July 2023

The report provides a case study on the disassembly & refurbishment of a cricket batting glove using vegan chamois leather. Vegan Leather Cricket Gear (VLCG) project is funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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3Rs: Reuse, Repair, Refurbishment and Resale Report on Cricket Gear

Joanna Czutkowna and Martin Charter, June 2023

Report on sustainability challenges and opportunities related to the reuse, repair, refurbishment and cricket gear (PASIC). This research is funded by UKRI via an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) grant awarded to UCA.

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Materials in cricket balls, gloves and pads, and their sustainable alternatives

Darshil Shah, June 2023

The report provides a review of potential sustainable materials alternatives for the use in selected cricket gear. Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Streamlined LCA of batting pads

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, May 2023

The report provides the result of a streamlined LCA study on cricket batting pads.Circular Cricket Gear (CCG) project is running between 2022-23 and is funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Leather Alternatives for Cricket Gear

Darshil Shah & Beth Taylor, April 2023

The report provides a review of leather alternatives and initial results of materials testing. Vegan Leather Cricket Gear (VLCG) project is funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Specific Findings from a Survey of Cricket Players related to Cricket Gear and Plant-based/’Vegan’ Leather Alternatives

Lilian Sanchez-Moreno & Martin Charter, April 2023

The report provides specific results from a survey of cricket players covering perceptions of the potential use of ‘vegan’ leathers. Vegan Leather Cricket Gear (VLCG) project is funded by UKRI via University for the Creative Arts, AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA).

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Createch Surrey

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, May 2023

The report highlights findings and analysis of research covering the development of the Createch sector in Surrey in the UK. This study builds on three reports completed in 2020, 2021 and 2023 on Creative Industries, Sustainability, Industry 4.0 and Createch. The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Sustainability, Cricket Gear, Clothing and Apparel: Cricket Gear

Martin Charter & Tom Clark, July 2022 (Updated October 2023)

Report on sustainability challenges and opportunities related to cricket gear (PASIC). The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Sustainability, Cricket Gear, Clothing and Apparel: Cricket Clothing

Martin Charter & Joanna Czutkowna, July 2022

Report on sustainability challenges and opportunities related to cricket clothing (PASIC). The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Sustainability, Cricket Gear, Clothing and Apparel: Components, Materials and Innovation

Matthew Wetherfield, Martin Charter, Darshil Shah, & Chris Whittaker, July 2022

Report on sustainable innovation opportunities related to components and materials of selected cricket gear (PASIC). The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Createch in the UK: Sustainability Policy Linkages and Company Activity

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, July 2022

The report highlights findings and analysis of original research into the Createch sector in the UK that also assesses the sustainability maturity of the sector. This study builds on two other reports completed in 2020 and 2021 on Creative Industries, Sustainability and Industry 4.0. The research was funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Blue Circular Technology

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, June 2022

A report covering circularity, technology and fishing gear completed within the Blue Circular Technology project

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Products from Waste Fishing Nets

Martin Charter & Ros Carruthers, March 2022

A report covering products derived from waste & “end of life” fishing gear completed within the Blue Circular Economy project

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Local Innovation Systems

Martin Charter & Paul Whitehead, March 2022

A report on Local Innovation Systems related to waste and “end of life” fishing gear based on stakeholder workshops and best practice case studies. Research completed within Blue Circular Economy

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Sustainability Cricket Gear: Stakeholder Workshop

Martin Charter & Lilian Sanchez Moreno, January 2022

A report of a stakeholder workshop organised by PASIC

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China Green Design Products and Green Products

Martin Charter, Jin Min, Zhang En Rui, Frank O’Connorr, Davide Cirillo, September 2021

A report on Green Design Product and Green Product policy in China completed as part of the EC-China eco-design and standards cooperation project

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China Energy Label Products

Martin Charter, Jin Min, Zhang En Rui, Frank O’Connor, Davide Cirillo, September 2021

A report on Energy Label policy in China completed as part of the EC-China eco-design and standards cooperation project

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Key Findings, Key Outstanding Questions and Recommendations on China Green Design Products and Green Products, and China Energy Label Products

Martin Charter, Jin Min, Zhang En Rui, Frank O’Connor, Davide Cirillo, September 2021

A report on recommendations for future policy development related to Green Design Products, Green Product policy and Energy Label product policy in China completed as part of EC-China eco-design and stanadards cooperation project

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Critical Evaluation of Material Criticality and Product-Related Circularity Approaches

Till Bachmann, Isadora Corrêa Hackenhaar, Rafael Horn, Martin Charter, Florian Gehring, Roberta Graf, Sophie Huysveld, Rodrigo A. F. Alvarenga, June 2021

Report completed with the EC funded Orienting project

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The G20: Accelerating the Transition to a Global Circular Economy

Martin Charter & Ichin Cheng, May 2021

A chapter covering: The G20: accelerating the transition to a global circular economy.
In: Global governance at a turning point: the role of the G20. Edizioni Nuova Cultura, Rome, pp. 115-154. ISBN 9788833653334
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Update: Creative Industries Foresight 2030

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, April 2021 (Updated September 2024)

A foresight report on Creative Industries in 2030 with a particular focus on Sustainability & Industry 4.0. The report fully updates the report published in 2021 based on developments in 2020-21. Research funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund.

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Farnham Repair Café: Survey of Customers:
Motivations, Experiences & Behaviour

Martin Charter & Paul Whitehead, December 2020

A report based on a survey of 94 customers (product owners) of Farnham Repair Cafe

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Global Survey of Precious Plastics Projects: A Summary of Findings

Wouter Spekkink, Malte Rödl & Martin Charter, July 2020

A report based on a survey of activities of Precious Plastics Projects worldwide

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Blue Circular Economy: Opportunities for Circular Business Models and Circular Design related to Fishing Gear (Version 2)

Martin Charter, Jude Sherry & Frank O’Connor, July 2020

An updated report completed within the Blue Circular Economy project

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Products and Circular Economy: Policy Recommendations

Hans-Christian Ebert & Martin Charter, April 2020

An independent evidence-based policy report on product and circular economy completed for EC RTD

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Creative Industries Foresight 2030

Martin Charter & Trevor Davis, April 2020

A foresight report on Creative Industries in 2030 with a particular focus on Sustainability & Industry 4.0. Research funded by Research England Strategic Priorities Fund

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The Third Global Survey of Repair Cafés

Wouter Spekkink, Malte Rödl & Martin Charter, February 2020

A report based on a survey of activities of Repair Cafés worldwide

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Circular Ocean: Circular Ocean Innovation Laboratories (COINLabs):
A new platform for eco-innovation in ports, harbours and coastal areas

Martin Charter, Scott Keiller & Søren Femmer Jensen, September 2018

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Community Workshops:
Potential places and spaces to create and develop products from used fishing nets, ropes and components (FNRCs)

Martin Charter, Scott Keiller & Søren Femmer Jensen, September 2018

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Knowledge Base Report
Booklet on knowledge base related to eco-innovation and circular economy of used fishing nets, ropes and components (FNRCs)

Martin Charter, June 2018

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Products from Waste Fishing Nets: Accessories, Clothing, Footwear, Home Ware, Recreation

Martin Charter, Ros Carruthers & Soren Femmer Jensen, April 2018

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Eco-innovation Guide for Start-ups, Entrepreneurs & Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Martin Charter & Soren Femmer Jensen, January 2018

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Summary of the Findings of Port-related Feasibility Studies related to the Collection and Recycling of Waste Fishing Nets and Ropes in Greenland, Ireland, Norway and Scotland

Martin Charter, November 2017

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: 3D Printing Applications for Creating Products Made From Reclaimed Fishing Net

Rhiannon Hunt, November 2016

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Circular Ocean: Potential applications of 3D  Printing (3DP) in the recycling of Fishing Nets & Ropes (FNR’s)

Rhiannon Hunt and Martin Charter, July 2016

A report completed within the Circular Ocean project

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Eco-innovate!: A Guide to Eco-Innovation for SMEs and Business Coaches (2nd Edition)

Michal Miedzinski, Martin Charter, Asel Doranova, Johanna Castel, Laura Roman, Hywel Jones, Eleonora Zobol, July 2016

Updated version of 1st Edition of Eco-innovate! – a practical booklet for Eco-innovators covering business models, product/service development and optimising production processes – now incorporating new content on Circular Economy and innovation.

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The Second Global Survey of Repair Cafés: A Summary of Findings

Martin Charter & Scott Keiller, May 2016

A report based on a survey of activities of Repair Cafés worldwide

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Farnham Repair Café: Survey of Visitors & Volunteers

Martin Charter & Scott Keiller, March 2016

The report highlights findings from a survey completed by The Centre for Sustainable Design into experiences of visitors & volunteers to Farnham Repair Café after its 1st year.

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Making it Work: A Reuse and Repair Toolkit for your Reuse Organisation

Beth Richards, Martin Charter, Zoe Clegg and Scott Keiller,  January 2016

The Centre for Sustainable Design and Hampshire County Council created and produced a practical toolkit covering reuse, repair and upcycling as part of a project that delivered innovation workshops and repair training to volunteers and employees of re-use charities in Hampshire.

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Repair & Share Guide

Contributors and Industry Peer Reviewers

Martin Charter, Lucy Chamberlin, Janet Gunter and Simon Kenton, 2016

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Lessons Learnt from Supporting SMEs through the FUSION project
2012 – 2014

Martin Charter and Scott Keiller, December 2014

Results of eco-innovation programme delivered to 57 SMEs between 2012-2014

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Grassroots Innovation and the Circular Economy: A Global Survey of Repair Cafés and Hackerspaces

Martin Charter and Scott Keiller, July 2014

A report based on surveys of ‘circular economy’ related activities being undertaken within Repair Cafés and Hackerspaces worldwide

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Eco-design for the Construction Industry

Martin Charter, Scott Keiller and Vic Clements, October 2013

A practical booklet on how to complete eco-design for construction and building products companies

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Eco-innovate!: A Guide to Eco-Innovation for SMEs and Business Coaches (1st Edition)

Michal Miedzinski, Martin Charter, Asel Doranova, Johanna Castel and Laura Roman, March 2013

Practical booklet for Eco-innovators covering business models, product/service development and optimising production processes

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Lessons Learnt Supporting SMEs in Eco-Innovation

Martin Charter and Tim Woolman, October 2012

Results of eco-innovation programmes delivered to over 590 SMEs between 2009-2012

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Sustainable Development – Various Reports

Martin Charter and Vic Clements, 2010

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

The European Social Fund (ESF): Sustainable Development and Eco-technologies

Martin Charter, Vic Clements, Ichin Cheng, Livia Di Nardo, December 2010

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for the ESF programme of the European Commission

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Evidence on Sustainability Impacts that Occur During Life Cycles of TVs

Tim Woolman and Martin Charter, July 2008

The Centre for Sustainable Design was a partner in project led by AEA Technology funded by the UK Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) that analysed the TV global supply chain and related component and materials issues

Country Report on the Thai Electronics Sector: Issues and Capacity Building Needs in Relation to International and National Product-related Environmental Regulations and other Requirements

Charuek Hengrasmee, Chirapat Popuang, Martin Charter, Ritu Kumar, August 2007

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Country report on the Chinese Electronics Sector: Issues and Capacity Building Needs in Relation to International and National Product-related Environmental Regulations and other Requirements

Min Jin, Changju Yang, Martin Charter, Ritu Kumar, August 2007

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Material Security: UK-Japan Workshop Summary

Martin Charter, July 2007

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Country Report on the Indian Electronics sector: Issues and Capacity Building Needs in Relation to International and National Product-related Environmental Regulations and other Requirements

Somnath Chatterjee, Ritu Kumar, Rajoo Goel, Martin Charter, May 2007

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Sustainable Innovation: Key Conclusions from Sustainable Innovation Conferences 2003–2006

Martin Charter & Tom Clark, May 2007

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Remanufacturing and Product Design

Casper Gray & Martin Charter, February 2007

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for South-East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

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Resource Productivity, Efiiciency and Management: UK-Japan Workshop Summary

Martin Charter, December 2006

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Issues and Capacity-building Needs of the Asian Electronics Industry: In Complying with International Product-related Environmental Regulations and other Requirements

Martin Charter, Tom Clark, November 2006

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Commentary, Chapter 2, Case of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Martin Charter and Ritu Kumar, 2006

pp 108-113, United Nations Commission on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review 2006, United Nations [ISBN 92-1-112688-6]

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Sustainable Public Procurement and Innovation

Martin Charter, Tom Clark, November 2006

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for South-East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

Feasibility Study of an Eco-Innovation Lab

Martin Charter, Tom Clark, November 2006

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for South-East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

Eco-Innovation Networks: Stage 1 and 2

Martin Charter, Tom Clark, November 2006

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for South-East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): Innovating Novel Recovery and Recycling Technologies in Japan

September 2005

Martin Charter from The Centre for Sustainable Design was a member of DTI Global Watch Mission team and contributory author

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Review of Product Design Tools: Focused on Eco (Packaging) Design

Martin Charter, Tom Clark, Katharine Robinson, Curtis Harnanan and Ursula Tischner, June 2005

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

New Business Models

Graham Adams, Joachim Hafkesbrink, Stefan Steiner, September 2005

The Centre for Sustainable Design for Ecolife 2 project

Product-Service Systems in the Need Area ‘Information and Communication’

Martin Charter, Graham Adams and Tom Clark, 30th October 2004

The Centre for Sustainable Design for SusProNet project

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The ‘State of the Art’ in Eco-design in the Chinese, Taiwan and Hong Kong Electronics Sectors

Martin Charter, Joy Boyce and Dave Burrell, PERA, April 2004

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for Dti, UK

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Functional Sales Report – Sustainable Business Opportunities

Graham Adams and Martin Charter, March 2004

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for the Thematic Network ECOLIFE II

Sustainable Marketing: Understanding the Obstacles to and Opportunities for Involvement of Marketing Professionals in Sustainable Consumption

Martin Charter, Lynne Elvins and Graham Adams, February 2004

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for SNTT, Japan (as part of Japan’s Sustainable Consumption research programme)

Integrated Product Policy (IPP), Consumption and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction

Martin Charter and Tom Clark, March 2003

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for AIST, Japan

Eco-design in the UK Electronics Sector

Martin Charter, March 2003

A case study, The Centre for Sustainable Design
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The ‘State of the Art’ in Eco-design in the Japanese Electronics Sector

Martin Charter, Eric Billet, Joy Boyce, Clive Grinyer and John Simmonds, November 2002

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for DTI
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An Eco-design Route Map for the Taiwan Electronics Sector

Martin Charter and Tom Clark, October 2002

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for the Taiwan Department of Industrial Technology and the Electronics Testing Centre

Ideas-based Sustainable Product Competition

Martin Charter and Gary Owen, 2002

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for Hampshire County Council

Inventory of Environment-related Research in the Electrical and Electronics Sector in Europe

Edited by Arnold Tukker, Martin Charter Alexandra Kielkiewicz-Young and G.J. Ellen, 2001

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed for TNO, Netherlands

Stimulating Sustainable Trade in Electronics: Challenges, Realities and Strategies for the Indian Components Sector

Martin Charter acted as advisor to authors: Mohammed Saqib, Yashika Singh and Ritu Kumar, February 2001

International Institute for Environmental & Development (IIED), Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) and Commonwealth Science Council (CSC), published by Ragiv Gandhi Foundation, New Delhi, India

Supply Chain Strategy and Evaluation I & II

Martin Charter, Alexandra Kielkiewicz-Young, Alex Young and Andrew Hughes, January 2001

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Eco-design: Strategies for Dissemination for SMEs, Part I: Overall Analysis and Conclusions

Edited by Arnold Tukker, Erick Haag and Peter Eder, Martin Charter and Inga Belmane, October 2000

European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO) project report, Joint Research Council-Institute for Prospective Technological Studies for DG Environment (EC), Seville, Spain

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Eco-design: Strategies for Dissemination for SMEs, Part II

Edited by Arnold Tukker, Erick Haag and Peter Eder, Martin Charter and Inga Belmane, October 2000

European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO) project report, Joint Research Centre-Institute for Prospective Technological Studies for DG Environment (EC), Seville, Spain

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Eco-design: European State of the Art, Part I: Comparative Analysis and Conclusions

Edited by Arnold Tukker, Erick Haag and Peter Eder, Martin Charter and Inga Belmane, European, May 2000

European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO) project report, Joint Research Centre-Institute for Prospective Technological Studies for DG Environment (EC), Seville, Spain

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Eco-design: European State of the Art, Part II

Edited by Arnold Tukker, Erick Haag and Peter Eder, Martin Charter and Inga Belmane, May 2000

European Science and Technology Observatory (ESTO) project report, Joint Research Centre-Institute for Prospective Technological Studies for DG Environment (EC), Seville, Spain

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Eco-design Training and Employment

Martin Charter and Inga Belmane, February 2000

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed report for DG Environment (EC)

Identification of the Research Agenda and Issues in Relation to Clean Design

Martin Charter and Tom Clark, February 1997

The Centre for Sustainable Design completed report for the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) in the UK