A LEVEL PRODUCT DESIGN - SUSTAINABILITY

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Green Design	An approach in design to reduce the impact on the environment, it focuses on: conserving materials through using recycled materials, and conserving energy in the use of the product.
Eco Design	This approach goes further than green design, designers and manufacturers will try to reduce the impact of a product through its entire life cycle from raw material extraction to final disposal. It takes into consideration: the selection of low impact materials, and the reduction in materials usage; the reduction of impact during use, and the optimisation of initial lifetime; and the optimisation of end of life systems.
Sustainable Design	The main function of a product is analysed and a more environmentally sound method of performing the same function is sought. Sustainable design also has wider socio-economic benefits such as improved welfare and safety for workers, providing fair-trade schemes etc.
Sustainable Innovation	Radical approach that goes beyond sustainable design to look for new ways of doing things using a mix of products and services.

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