Much is said about sustainability, but little is known about sustainability.
The concept of sustainability is related to people's health and the health of the planet, it can be defined as the ability of human beings to interact with the world, preserving the environment so as not to compromise the natural resources of future generations. This concept serves a set of independent variables with the interaction of issues of different orders such as: social, energy, economic and environmental.
When we think of healthy environments, it is necessary to know the principles of sustainability applied to product specification, always relating the principles of design to the benefits for users and the environment.
The professional is the main agent in the specification, thus being the main responsible for the project / environment, so knowing the characteristics of sustainability is essential for a healthy environment.
I have separated 12 main characteristics of a sustainable product:
1. Do not compromise on air quality.
2. They are durable and easy to maintain.
3. They are produced with natural materials that are easily renewed.
4. Manufacturing process that uses little electrical energy.
5. Do not produce gases (CFC) that damage the ozone layer.
6. It has no toxins that persist in the environment.
7. Do not contain lead in its composition;
8. Do not contain mercury in its composition;
9. Healthy Productive Processes, concept of sustainability from the inside out.
10. Local materials and manufacturers;
11. Wood and derivatives from reforestation;
12. Biodegradable products, where their degradation time is shorter, without generating toxic by-products of decomposition.
13. Certificates by a recognized entity such as:
How can you use this knowledge?
Checking with its suppliers the issues related to sustainability and possible adaptations;
Providing consultancy to other professionals, after all knowledge is power!
Understanding about sustainability is certainly one of the pillars of a healthy environment, once you start delivering this solution you can add value to your project / service and be really differentiating yourself in the market :)
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