Topic 2.5: green design Flashcards
green design
designing in a way that takes account the environmental impact of the product throughout its life
incremental innovation
a product may be improved using a higher performance components
radical innovation
development of a new key design element that results in a new product
green legislation
laws of regulations that are based on conservation and sustainability principles
drivers for green design
consumer pressure: public may hav noticed environmental issues
legislation: environmental legislation has encouraged the design of greener products that tackle specific environmental issues
Design objectives
- Innovation
- Low-impact materials
- Optimized manufacturing
Prevention Principle
Avoidance of minimization of production waste in relation to the production, use, and disposal of a product
Precautionary principle
anticipation of potential problems in relation to the environmental impact of the production, use, and disposal of a product