10.1.5. Sustainable product design

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define sustainable product design.

   Hint

   What are the goals of sustainable product design?

2. 2.

   Give an example of a renewable material.

   Hint

   What types of materials come from nature?

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of sustainable product design?

   • Minimizing costs
   • Reducing hazardous waste
   • Maximizing profits

   Hint

   Think about environmental concerns.

4. 4.

   True or False: Bio-based plastics are made from petroleum.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the source of the materials.

5. 5.

   Draft a proposal for a new electronic device focusing on sustainable design principles. Include materials, functionalities, and waste minimization strategies.

   Hint

   Consider how existing devices can guide your design choices.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of renewable material integration in an existing product of your choice.

   Hint

   Look at case studies of products before and after the integration.