Designer responsibility

1
Designer responsibility

• How to reduce environmental damage

2
Design

• Design products which are durable, comfortable
  and functional rather than fashionable.
• Design products that can eb reused rather than
  disposed of.
• Source local materials to cut down on transport.

3
Fabrics

• Consider using organic materials
• Consider the use of dyes, printing,finishing
  before using
• Avoid dry clean or special care fabrics
• Consider using recycled materials

4
Components

• Check what your components are made from
• For example a lot of zips and buckles can be made
  by electroplating which involves producing a
  toxic sludge.
• Reduce the number of components if possible.
• Use recycled components

5
Production

• Use reusable patern blocks
• Look at reducing wastage
• Use processes which create less waste
• Look for methods which could reduce green house
  gases.

6
End use

• Provide clear aftercare instructions
• Include labels that give information on how to
  recycle
• Donate or resell stock that is no longer needed.