Protect the Planet

Eric Mackey and Taylor Cone talk about the roadblocks that prevent organizations from embracing sustainability—and what it would take to effect change.

Home self-testing kits have played a crucial role in managing the spread of COVID-19 in the US, but a steep environmental price is hidden in the societal benefit.

There’s a growing sense of urgency and renewed purpose in the design community.

In some ways, CES seems like a strange place to talk about sustainability.

In 2020, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) held its first Deep Dive on sustainable product design. The ensuing conversations revealed a burning need for collaboration between not just designers, but everyone involved in the creation and use of products.

A list of emerging, innovative technology being developed to reduce carbon, geoengineer the environment, and improve battery efficiency and cooling tech.

Have you ever considered what happens to the materials you put into the recycling bin after they are picked up from your curb?

For the circular economy to work, we need system-wide innovation, and that will require rethinking and redefining our products and services.

Manufacturers that lead the way towards sustainable medical device design will gain significant business advantages over those that sit on the sidelines.