As more people around the globe generate more demand for more products, sustainable product design has never been more important. At a point when the global environment is being pushed to the brink, ...

Product designers seeking to create more sustainable products need tools that reflect the rapidly iterative process of product development. This is the third in a three-part series by EcoShift, a ...

To overcome resource scarcity, meet emissions targets and exceed customer expectations, manufacturers are steadily increasing their environmental consciousness. Those set to succeed are doing so ...

April is Earth Month — a time to acknowledge the beauty of the natural world, remind us of the environmental issues we face, and reflect on our positionality and efforts to nurture the well-being of ...

What are the eight general provisions? How implementing eco-design brings both similarities and differences between products and components. How you can use available tools and methods to help assess ...

The necessary criteria when benchmarking the sustainability of electronic products. How the GreenTool can help product developers create more sustainable products. It’s no secret that the electronics ...

Twelve days, sixteen site visits. Hard hats, clean rooms, 2000 degree incinerators. We came to Denmark and the Netherlands in the dead of winter to learn what best-in-class companies were doing to ...

How do we make things that last? How can we keep this local? How can we keep these skills in our community? For two decades, these questions have guided Dr. Lisa Hix, associate professor and co-chair ...

Sustainable manufacturing is evolving rapidly. Get actionable steps to cut your carbon footprint – and see how manufacturers are advancing sustainable product design and manufacturing across teams and ...

What comes to mind when you think of sustainable interior design? Is it a home with hardwood floors, low-VOC paint, or something a bit more unique like bamboo accents or cork? For years, ...

Designing more sustainable products requires both changes in how designers approach their work and quick access to information that can justify alternative designs and materials. Our last editorial ...