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Project title

Extended life cycle of GPS tracking System

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

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Lead Organisation

CELtrak

Lead Applicant

Maria Greaney

Project Abstract

The objective of this project was to reduce the environmental burden of our product by using less raw material using more benign WEEE compliant raw materials reducing energy use during the productis life cycle incorporating an optional solar powered module and extending the life cycle of the product by leasing it and designing it to be up-cycled/ upgraded. CELtrak undertook to redesign a product with economics and environmental considerations as its drivers including WEEE legislative compliance. The objectives established at the outset of the project have either been met or have been exceeded. The following are some of the key achievements of the Extended Life Cycle of GPS Tracking System project: 1. Reduction in raw materials content by 80%. 2. Training designers in CELtrak on Eco-design practice and principles 3. Reduction of housing size and weight has been achieved by approximately 50% of the original product size and weight Page 1 of 21 4. The substitution into the design process of more benign raw materials 5. The product is now RoHS compliant 6. Reduced energy consumption in use phase by more than 50% 7. Redesign for disassembly and reuse/ upgradeable 8. Software upgrades during life cycle is now possible9. Developed a leasing take-back and upgrade business model 10. Increased Environmental awareness among staff and customers 11. Reusable packaging used by CELtrak fitters 12. Design and implementation of a Green Procurement policy for the company

Grant Approved

�64,361.50

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

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Start Date

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Initial Projected Completion Date

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