Topic 2.5: green design Flashcards

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green design

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designing in a way that takes account the environmental impact of the product throughout its life

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incremental innovation

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a product may be improved using a higher performance components

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radical innovation

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development of a new key design element that results in a new product

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green legislation

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laws of regulations that are based on conservation and sustainability principles

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drivers for green design

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consumer pressure: public may hav noticed environmental issues
legislation: environmental legislation has encouraged the design of greener products that tackle specific environmental issues

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Design objectives

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  1. Innovation
  2. Low-impact materials
  3. Optimized manufacturing
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Prevention Principle

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Avoidance of minimization of production waste in relation to the production, use, and disposal of a product

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Precautionary principle

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anticipation of potential problems in relation to the environmental impact of the production, use, and disposal of a product

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