Towards an integrative approach for ecodesign principles and sustainable material selection

Through asystematic literature review thescholarly contributionsat the intersection of ecodesign, sustainable material selection, and the household appliance sectorareexplored. A comprehensive search was conducted on the Scopus database, yielding 181 initial results, which were narrowed down to 52 relevant documents for in-depth analysis.Notably,thereview revealeda growing research interest in these areas, particularly since 2015, reflecting broader industry trends towards circular and sustainable production models. Key findings include the identification of eco-innovation drivers, approaches for sustainable product design and assessment, and the importance of validating research outcomes through real-world case studies. The analysis also pointed outan evolution in sustainable design strategies and material selection focus, shifting from sole materials recycling towardsdurability, repair andlife-extension.Some overarchingthemes emerged across the reviewed documents, including the application of Life-Cycle-Thinking approachestogether with LCA-basedmethodsand a general push to foster theimplementationof ecodesign strategies in early design phasesto maximizetheireffectiveness. The review also allowed to identify and visualizea network of scholars focused on appliance-related researchworks. A significant finding is the relative scarcity of research that effectively aim at integrating ecodesign and material selection specifically for the appliance industry.