Affiliation:
1. Lovely Professional University, India
Abstract
Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution pose existential threats to humanity. Traditional product design, with its focus on short-term gains and linear economy principles, has significantly contributed to these problems. Green product design offers a solution by minimizing environmental impact throughout a product's life cycle, from material sourcing to end-of-life management. In this chapter, we have discussed green products with examples and then provided the previous research for green product design. The overall advantages of green product design have been discussed to highlight their significance. Further, the barriers to the implementation of green product design in organizations have been discussed. This chapter then provides the green product design process for implementation in organizations. The support tools and methods to achieve green product design have been discussed. By understanding their strengths and limitations, designers can leverage them effectively to create more sustainable products that meet the needs of the environment, society, and the economy.