This landmark guide will introduce executives, managers, and engineers to an emerging business practice call Design for Environment (DfE) can provide a life-cycle approach to new product and process development that takes into consideration the environment as well. The book explains how DfE can provide a life-cycle approach to new product and process development that takes into consideration the environment, human health, and safety. Readers will find numerous techniques, guidelines, and examples covering the practical aspects of DfE-plus a broad range of case studies from AT&T, ARCO, Baxter Healthcare, Pacific Gas & Electric, Coors, Dow, and other companies.