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The application of ¶cleaner· design and
technology throughout each of the stages
of a product·s life cycle in relation to the
following sustainable development issues.
 Raw material
consumption

Waste Production
What is cleaner design?
Also known as sustainable
product design

Energy consumption

Emissions into the

atmosphere
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Products that are made from biodegradable organic
materials of from minerals that are continuously recycled,
decreasing levels of waste and pollution; for example products
that are made from Biopol®.
 Products that in manufacture and use consume only
renewable energy that is cyclic and safe; for example, products
made using renewable energy resources such as wind power
and products that operate using solar-powered(photovolatic)
cells.
 All releases to air and water, land or space are µfood¶ for
other systems; for example products that do not emit
unnecessary pollutants or chemicals during their. manufacture
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Products that in manufacture and use require 90%
less energy, materials and water than equivalent products did in
1990; for example, a reduction of materials used in packaging
the product, which decreases the amount of raw materials
extracted, energy used in processing/ manufacturing and
pollution, etc.

Products whose manufacture and use supports basic
human rights and natural justice; for example, Fairtrade
products that help producers in developing countries receive a
fair share of profits, which reduces exploitation of the
workforce.
The lifecycle of a Product
he µcleaner¶ designer needs to
take into account every step the
product takes. o reduce the
environmental impact and involve
recycling.
tep 1: Design
K aterials Used
K anufacturing Processes
K
ize and
hape of Product
K Purpose of Product
tep 2: Raw Materials
K Environmental and economic costs
K Energy required to convert material
K ransport costs and carbon dioxide emissions
K onservation of resources.
The Coca-Cola Change
K
aved over £1 per thousand cans, reducing metal
consumption in the canned drinks industry
K oca-ola saved over £2.3 million a year from
1995 onwards.
K ightweight cans allowed more to be
transported, reducing the number of journeys
during distribution.