Sustainable Design Strategies and Implementations

Motivated by systems thinking and the lifecycle concepts, strategies for sustainable design typically focus on the entire product system, including design of the product 

Designing more sustainable product also requires focus on the product s performance, specifically designing the product to deliver maximum function during its use and maximum value at end-of-life. The designer must ask a number of important questions, such as  

Such strategy in product design is often termed cradle-to-cradle, that is, recycling the material back to the cradle where it can gain a new life. This concept is discussed in greater depth by Lauren Heine is Section 5.2. 

Maximize the integration of all process materials into the finished product 

Design chemical products with less toxicity while preserving the desired functions 

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