Sources

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Strong considerations in Design for Environment (DFE)

Practical methods for minimizing the environmental impacts to create a more sustainable society

Level of Environmental Performance:

Clean energy used for production
Net zero emissions in manufacturing
Environmentally friendly materials used
Recycled content used
Recyclability of product and process waste
Returnable and recyclable packaging

Drivers for DFE:

Internal: Product quality, public image, cost reduction, innovation, operational safety, employee motivation, ethical responsibility, consumer behaviours
External: Environmental legislation, market demand, competition, trade organization, suppliers, social pressure

Informative Links:

https://www.withouthotair.com/ - David MacKay, Sustainable Energy
https://www.msci.com/10-questions-that-may-shape-the-decade - MSCI
https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/orrery/#/home - NASA's Live View of our Solar System

Tool Kits, Saving Tips:

US Climate Resilience: https://toolkit.climate.gov/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory: https://www.nrel.gov/research/data-tools.html
Enbridge Natural Gas: https://www.enbridgegas.com/Using-Natural-Gas/How-To-Save

Responsible Impact- Movements & Companies

www.onepercentfortheplanet.org, bcorporation.net/about-b-corps
- Patagonia, Vivo Barefoot, Klean Kanteen
https://www.rootsandshoots.org/ - Dr. Jane Goodall, Empowering young scientists