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Do Better. How to Improve the Sustainability of Your Products

Jun 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Do Better: How to Improve the Sustainability of Your Products

Sustainable product design is no longer an option; it has become a business essential. Consumers are paying more attention to their own carbon footprint and ditching brands that don't follow suit. Brands who are demonstrating sustainability improvements in their products & services, supported by real evidence, are seeing rewards in increased market share and premium positioning. This panel is filled with the experts who make design and business decisions that actually make an impact. From holistic thinking and addressing the triple bottom line, to life cycle analysis and the nitty-gritty of materials & manufacturing best practices, we'll discuss the opportunities, challenges, and trade-offs associated with implementing sustainability in hardware product development.

Walk away with actionable techniques for improving the sustainability of your products, including a free copy of our detailed guidebook with definitions, resources, and tools to apply sustainable design process to hardware product development. Start thinking of questions you have now—this isn’t one to miss!

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