There has been a noticeable shift toward eco-conscious living and sustainable product designs in the last couple of decades. The result of this emerging concept, according to product design experts, has impacted entire product development processes. The demand for environmentally friendly goods has significantly increased and consumers are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about overpopulation and carbon footprint. Fortunately, we can build a more sustainable future with today’s product design advancements.
Creating a Sustainable Future
Common product design projects include optimization, change, and innovation of parts. The goal is to create eco-friendly products and achieve a sustainable future. That’s why a significant amount of effort is placed on sustainable design initiatives.
Considering how some decisions are made, the responsibility for initiating a positive change falls on product designers. From raw materials to the manufacturing and packaging process, there are numerous factors that can either threaten or support a sustainability goal when creating products.
By creating products that minimize waste and energy consumption and advocating for green material use, environmentally conscious designing will be ubiquitous. A product design and development company can significantly raise their clients’ value proposition by considering customer needs and the earth’s overall well-being.
Sustainable Product Design Questions
Want to improve the disposal, utilization, transportation, and manufacturing lifecycle phases of a product? Here are some questions your team must answer:
- How quickly will the product break down if it is biodegradable?
- Can the product be recycled or repurposed?
- How much waste will be produced by manufacturing this product?
- How much energy will the product consume daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly?
- How much energy does it take to transport the product to retail locations or consumers?
- How much energy is needed to assemble the product?
- How much energy is required to collect raw materials?
Actionable Adjustments
To support a greener future and help keep products out of landfills, below are some actionable adjustments to make:
- Use fewer non-biodegradable material
- Use more green materials
- Design for easy disassembly
- Cradle-to-grave thinking
Consult Kemperle Industries’ Sustainable Product Design Specialists
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