Sustainable Consumption Flashcards
At what point in a products lifecycle does its environmental impact increase?
The use/consumption phase.
What is the rebound affect?
the efficiency of product improves, however this improvement is offset by the increase in the sales of the product.
What is the sustainable consumption ‘triangle of change’?
Triangle of change - Government, business and people linked by products, services and infrastructures available.
Describe choice influencing.
choice influencing: helping customers make better choices about the products they buy and how to use them.
Describe Choice editing.
Choice editing - shifting the field of choice available to customers
What is design for Sustainable behaviour?
Design a product so it can only be used in a sustainable way.
What are product service systems?
Selling the service instead of the product so the customer does not need to buy the product.
