the 6 R's of sustainability

• What are the Six Rs that designers can use to improve products?

  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Rethink, Refuse
• How can the Six Rs provoke innovation in products?

  By encouraging creative approaches to design
• How does better build quality affect a product?

  It improves performance during its expected life
• What can designers do to ensure products are easy to maintain?

  Make them easy to service, maintain, and repair
• What are the benefits of using the Six Rs in product design?

  • Encourages sustainability
  • Promotes innovation
  • Enhances product longevity
  • Improves user satisfaction