Environmental Impact Factors
Understanding the environmental impact of your design
From raw material extraction and manufacturing to product use and disposal, SolidWorks® Sustainability shows designers how the choices they make can change the overall environmental impact of any product they create.
Carbon Footprint
A design’s carbon footprint consists of greenhouse gases, such as the carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and methane it releases that can contribute to global warming.
Air Acidification
Air acidification refers to the burning of fossil fuels that can result in acid rain.
Water Eutrophication
Water eutrophication occurs when fertilizers reach coastal waters and cause algae blooms that can result in the death of local sealife.
Total Energy Consumed
Total energy consumed refers to all forms of energy the design consumes and releases over its life cycle.
