Theories

This section introduces the main theories which are currently associated with socio-centric sustainable design. Here also are some examples of products where true sustainable design has been considered.

Aeron Chair - Herman Miller at www.hermanmiller.com/aeron - this includes an interesting take on the social dimension of sustainable design, see ifyou agree it really addresses this dimension.

Kodak Disposable Camera at http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/About-Design/Business-Essentials/Sustainability/Examples/ - this includes an excellent defense of a disposable product and how they can be for sustainable than a non-disposable version.