Glossary

Design for reusability means making products to last, be repaired, and used many times, cutting waste and saving resources—a smart way to support a greener, circular economy.

Overpackaging wastes materials, energy, and increases pollution. It leads to more trash and higher transport emissions. Using less packaging and eco-friendly materials helps reduce waste and protect the planet.

Design for Disassembly means making products easy to take apart for repair, reuse, or recycling. This reduces waste, saves resources, and supports a circular, sustainable economy.

Smog is polluted air from vehicles and factories mixing with sunlight, harming health and the environment. Using public transport, biking, and cleaner energy helps reduce smog and improve air quality.

Refill systems cut plastic waste by reusing containers, saving resources and energy. They support a circular economy, reduce pollution, and help protect nature—easy steps for a greener future.

Lightweighting means making products lighter using fewer or lighter materials, saving resources, reducing waste, and cutting emissions—helping the planet while keeping products strong and efficient.

Packaging minimisation means using only enough material to protect products, cutting waste, saving resources, and making recycling easier—helping both the environment and your wallet.

Design for Recycling means creating products with materials and assembly that make recycling easy, reducing waste and saving resources to support a cleaner, more circular economy.

Choose durable, repairable products and recycle packaging. Fix items instead of discarding them, and support brands that use eco-friendly materials and promote sustainability.