BETTER THINGS: MATERIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN (PB)

A drive for greater transparency and demonstrable environmental benefits is happening in product design, through emerging legislation and standards, and consumer demand for more sustainable products and unambiguous marketing. This book seeks to tackle the lazy 'greenwashing' terminology we see every day, providing a guide for product designers, manufacturers and consumers wishing to make better and more informed decisions about materials. There are six chapters devoted to material categories - plastics, textiles, metals, ceramics and glass, wood and paper - and a seventh chapter covering emerging sustainable technologies. Each includes interviews with industry experts, as well as photos, diagrams, environmental impact data, general material properties and more.