Product Design Resources
Resources
In this brief, CP refers to a broad range of consumer goods companies, including brands and retailers of apparel and footwear; cosmetics and personal care products;... Read More
A team of rivals is making the denim industry more sustainable. NBS research guides their collaboration.
This table shows a list of topics identified as relevant by different stakeholder groups. They can be considered as stakeholders’ suggestions or requests for topics to be... Read More
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is increasingly being used as a tool to report on the environmental impacts of products, and LCA impact categories are being used individually... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
A sustainability assessment, rating and award for civil engineering works. It is based on the operation of two sustainability assessment and certification schemes: BREEAM... Read More
In 2016/2017, thinkstep compared the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of natural gas imports to Europe provided by Nord Stream 2 pipeline and LNG import alternatives.Due to... Read More
FACTORY45 is an online accelerator program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch clothing companies that are sustainably and ethically made in the USA. Factory45 is an... Read More
Primary Functions:Shows the critical interplay between mining and water resources in South AfricaThe South African Mine Water Atlas is a comprehensive reference on the... Read More
These principles have been developed under the G20 Energy Efficiency Action Plan in 2015 by the Networked Devices Task Group. These voluntary principles comprise are one... Read More
This website covers many topics around impact management and provides relevant resources. The link provided here leads to 5 dimensions of social impact.
Energy code compliance often requires more than a list of basic requirements. In many cases, additional information is needed to better understand the intent of and need... Read More
This paper examines the impact of two crises on the global apparel value chain: the World Trade Organization phase-out of the quota system for textiles and apparel in 2005,... Read More
Circular Economy Toolbox - Glossary
Glossary on Circular Economy terms.
This report shows how frontrunners are improving the environmental performance of their value chain, and how they are adopting innovative business models which could reduce... Read More
Substitution is a core action to reduce the risks hazardous chemicals pose to the environment and public health. However finding a safer substitute can be a challenging... Read More
