Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design)
The unit focuses on the profound impact of product design on global sustainability, particularly in the context of packaging. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable design principles and the circular economy, guiding students through the process of creating eco-friendly packaging solutions while considering environmental and societal implications. Students are encouraged to critically analyze their design choices and their broader effects to become agents of change for sustainability.
Sections
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What we have learnt
- Product design significantly influences global environmental and societal landscapes.
- Sustainable packaging solutions can mitigate environmental challenges associated with conventional materials.
- Understanding the lifecycle of materials is crucial in developing effective and eco-friendly packaging options.
Key Concepts
- -- Sustainable Design
- A design approach that seeks to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote ecological balance.
- -- Circular Economy
- An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources by creating closed-loop systems.
- -- Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
- A systematic process to evaluate the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire lifecycle, from material extraction to disposal.
- -- EcoFriendly Packaging
- Packaging made from materials that are biodegradable, recyclable, or sustainable, designed to minimize harm to the environment.
Additional Learning Materials
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