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Eco-productivity in ergonomic-sustainable design: A systematic review from an ergoecological perspective as a basis for future applications

Carolina Daza-Beltrán et al.

Applied Ergonomics2026https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104718article
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The traditional notion of productivity in ergonomics -primarily focused on efficiency and performance- is insufficient to address environmental responsibility in the sustainable management of resources. Eco-productivity has emerged as a concept that can transform ergonomic design and product development through regenerative models that optimize the use of materials, energy, and other resources. This study aims to examine how eco-productivity is defined and discussed in the literature and to explore its application in ergonomic-sustainable design from an ergoecological perspective. Eco-productivity incorporates systemic and regenerative principles aimed at reducing environmental degradation while enhancing human and ecological well-being -which are consistent with the contemporary scope of ergonomics. Despite its conceptual relevance, eco-productivity remains less developed than related approaches such as eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness. The findings highlight the need for clear metrics and interdisciplinary methodologies to effectively operationalize eco-productivity. By linking energy, material, and information flows with ergonomic practices, this concept offers an integrative framework for advancing ergonomic-sustainable design and promoting more balanced interactions among humans, technology, and the environment. Using the Roses standard, this study conducts a systematic review of the eco-productivity concept. This analysis deepens understanding of how eco-productivity can guide future ergonomic research and practice within sustainability transitions.

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@article{carolina2026,
  title        = {{Eco-productivity in ergonomic-sustainable design: A systematic review from an ergoecological perspective as a basis for future applications}},
  author       = {Carolina Daza-Beltrán et al.},
  journal      = {Applied Ergonomics},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104718},
}

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