About EDC

Established in 2006 the Ecodesign Centre (EDC) is a UK based applied research organisation that aims to build capacity and capabilities to enable effective ecodesign. EDC was designated a Centre of Expertise by the Welsh Assembly Government in 2008 and is recognised as the ‘voice’ of, and knowledge base for, ecodesign in Wales.

The setting-up of EDC was supported by the Welsh Assembly Government as part of its statutory commitment to sustainable development.

EDC’s primary goal is to conduct international best practice research in ecodesign and eco-innovation, to disseminate and implement the results to industry and other key stakeholders (e.g. educators, policy-makers), using a variety of approaches. EDC is unique within the UK and has already established an international reputation for its innovative approaches to capacity building for ecodesign, being frequently cited as best practice.

EDC creates ecodesign knowledge through collaborative ecodesign projects, applied research, international best practice scanning and its active participation in UK and international networks. A key role of EDC is to translate policy into practice. 

Our Mission

EDC aims to proactively inspire and lead government, public sector organizations, educational institutes and the design community to enable effective ecodesign in industry. This is done by facilitating the open sharing of knowledge and experience with fresh thinking and integrity.

Our Vision for Wales

 Wales (UK) will be an internationally renowned ecodesign led nation with ecodesign embedded as a sustainable competitive core value within all relevant government strategies and policy, the public sector and support services, industry, the design community and education.

Our Policy

 To recognise our social and environmental responsibility by:
• constantly striving to make a positive difference in everything we do
• constantly striving to reduce any negative environmental impact in our day-to-day activities
• assisting like-minded organisations in achieving their goals
• undertaking voluntary work with the third sector

 EDC is located in Cardiff. Staff are employees of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) who administer the funding.