IB DT: Topic 2.5: Green Design (copy)

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what is green design?

design that integrates environmental considerations into the design of a product without compromising its integrity - reduced impact on the environment

what is the difference between green design and sustainable design?

sustainable design provides social and economic benefits while protecting public health, welfare and the environment throughout the whole life cycle - on the other hand, green design involves focusing on one or two environmental objectives when designing a product.

what is incremental innovation?

sometimes referred to as continuous improvement, associated with ‘inside the box’ thinking. no major investments or risks. user experience and feedback is important and may dominate as a source for innovation ideas.

what is radical innovation?

involves the development of new key design elements such as change in a product component combined with a new architecture for linking components. results in a distinctively new product or product system.

what is green legislation?

demanding incremental changes that are easy to implement.

what are the drivers for green design?

• environmental legislation: encourages the design of greener products that tackle specific environmental issues. the timescale for implementing green design is relatively short (2-5 years) and therefore cost-effective

• consumer pressure: the public have become aware of environmental issues through media focus. uncreased public awareness has put pressure on corporations and governments.

what are the design objectives for green design?

• increased efficiency

• minimised damage/pollution

• reducing any long-term harm

• ensure the product functions efficiently for its whole life

• ensure packaging and instructions encourage environmental efficiency

• labelling of materials

what are the strategies for designing green products?

• minimising the number of components

• using standard components

• design components that are multifunctional

• designing parts for ease of fabrication

• using standard sub-assemblies

• design for dematerialisation

• design with low impact materials

• design for cleaner production

• design for disassembly

• design for longevity

what is prevention principle?

the avoidance or minimisation of hazards and waste. aims to address the occupational health and safety concerns through each stage of the product life cycle.

what is precautionary principle?

the anticipation of potential problems in relation to the environmental impact of the production, use and disposal of a product. permits a lower level of proof of harm to be used in policy-making whenever the consequences of waiting for higher levels of proof may be very costly and/or irreversible.