 By incorporating eco-efficiency into design tactics, DfE takes into consideration the entire life-cycle of the product, while still making products usable but minimizing resource use.The key focus of DfE is to minimize the environmental-economic cost to consumers while still focusing on the life-cycle framework of the product.By balancing both customer needs as well as environmental and social impacts DfE aims to "improve the product use experience both for consumers and producers, while minimally impacting the environment".