Product Innovation — the Green Advantage: An Introduction to Design for Environment for Australian Business

Environment Australia reports that consumers are increasingly incorporating environmental considerations into their purchasing decisions, and many producers and manufacturers are designing products with this in mind. But consumer demand is not the only reason to aspire to reduced environmental impact in product design; often, improving environmental performance aligns with greater process efficiency and reduced materials costs. This report describes the financial benefits of design for the environment and provides information on introducing DfE into your business.

Learn how design for the environment can improve operational, financial, and marketing activities. Case studies give concrete examples of successful initiatives. Also find contact information for additional resources. Aimed primarily at producers and manufacturers in Australia, this publication is relevant to any producer of consumer goods, especially consumer electronics and building supplies.