Responsible design key terms

Eco-friendly

Products or practices that do not harm the environment and promote sustainability.

Sustainable sourcing

The practice of procuring materials in a way that is environmentally responsible and socially equitable.

Sustainable Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes that are designed to minimize environmental impact and conserve energy and resources.

Circular Economy

An economic model that emphasizes the reuse and recycling of materials to create a closed-loop system, reducing waste.

Sustainability

The ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

Circular economy

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through recycling and reuse.