Sustainable responsibility
We cannot make any new product without taking sustainability into account.
To navigate in the jungle of sustainability I have divided the topic into three main categories:
Longevity, Carbon footprint and Circularity.
Each headline has three subcategories.
If all 9 points are achieved we are close to have a sustainable product
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Longevity
The overall lifespan of a product are equal to better sustainability. To expand the lifespan of a product, below points are essential.
1. Ease replacement of parts
2. Solid construction // durability
3 Aesthetics with a classic look
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Carbon footprint // Co2-E
All new products should aim to have the lowest possible carbon footprint. To achieve this below points are essential
4. Transport / shipping
5. Production carbon footprint
6. Material carbon footprint
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Circularity
Truly sustainable products are circular. The full circle, cradle to cradle production, has to include below points.
7. Recyclable material
8. Material impact
9. Takeback strategy