Sustainable product development
Sustainable product development is a method for product development that incorporates t he Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, also known as The Natural Step. Incorporating sustainability aspects early on in the product development process has been claimed to offer competitive advantage.
Scope
SPD includes both product development and product design. Design has two main goals: preventing waste and minimizing environmental impact.Environmental impact involves deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, resource/material management, etc. Resource acquisition tends to be the activity that most affects the environment. Use of renewable and recyclable materials can diminish pollution and waste. Conserving and avoiding resource use, and adopting renewable energy improve sustainability.