There are a number of EU sustainability requirements which are going to require importers to obtain a LOT more visibility over their supply chains. Not something to take lightly, as lacking transparency over who is in, what is made, and … [Read more...]
Environmentally Conscious Product Design Strategies
We share almost 40 strategies that can help you design products with a lower environmental impact from the IEC 62430:2019 standard for environmentally conscious product design. Greener manufacturing is increasing in popularity and being … [Read more...]
How Environmental Regulations Will Force Changes in China Sourcing
This past week, it has become quite apparent that governments are accelerating the pace at which they pass environmental regulations to force businesses to help mitigate the climate & biodiversity crisis. Unless you have been living … [Read more...]
Cradle To Cradle Design And Manufacturing [Podcast]
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In this episode… As climate change becomes more obvious, resources and energy are more expensive, and consumers demand more sustainable products, many manufacturers want to find a way to design more environmentally-friendly products. With … [Read more...]
Environmental Audit On Your Factories: 6 Questions To Ask First
With the increasingly pressing imperative to slow climate change down, and with the recent COP 26 conference, a few clients inquired about ways to confirm that their suppliers have taken steps to protect the environment with a view to doing … [Read more...]
Using Reliability Engineering for Designing a More Durable Product
Many leading brands have had to address concerns over the impact of their products on the environment. And one of the best responses is "make products that last longer". Here are the responses of two iconic brands: Apple: make … [Read more...]