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Exploring sustainable practices in smart product development: a field study and analysis in Quebecs entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Abstract

The study documents the approaches, processes, methods, and tools used by 11 start-ups to develop their smart products, while focusing on the sustainable concepts and techniques (SCTs) adopted. Although the majority of start-ups demonstrate awareness of the environmental impacts of their products and tend to implement relevant practices, the results indicate a lack of formalised SCT usage. Several start-ups have therefore recognised the value of a bespoke eco-design toolbox and aim to work towards reducing the environmental impacts of their later product versions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1491-1500
Number of pages10
JournalProceedings of the Design Society
Volume6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2026
Event19th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2026 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 18 May 202626 May 2026

!!!Keywords

  • ecodesign
  • internet of things (IoT)
  • product development
  • smart products engineering
  • sustainable design

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