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👀 How do you design a sustainable product? Start from anticipated product end of life and work backwards. Engineering products with sustainability in mind requires a full lifecycle perspective. We start by assessing material impact, like responsibly sourced plastic, and go from there. #LifecycleThinking #ResponsibleManufacturing #ConvertDesign Interested in how? DM us. https://lnkd.in/eHErp-ER

♻️ **Plastic Isn’t the Enemy**: It’s how we use it. With durable, long-lasting applications, plastic can be sustainable. At Convert Design Ltd., we integrate responsible materials to create products that last, lowering environmental impact. #SustainablePlastics #ConvertDesignLtd #EcoFriendlyDesign

📊 **Stat of the Day:** 91% of plastic is unlikely to be recycled.  By designing products with end-of-life solutions, we can improve this shocking figure. Let’s make plastic work *for* the planet, not against it. Learn how Convert Design Ltd. approaches this transformation. #RecycleResponsibly #DesignForSustainability #ResponsibleDesign (The widely cited statistic that 91% of plastic isn’t recycled originates from research published in Science Advances by UC Santa Barbara’s Professor Roland Geyer. This study assessed plastic production and waste from 1950 to 2015, concluding that only 9% of all plastic waste generated was recycled, with the majority ending up in landfills or polluting natural environments. This statistic was impactful enough to be recognised as the Royal Statistical Society’s “Statistic of the Year” in 2018, highlighting global challenges in plastic waste management. More recent updates on global plastic recycling rates indicate continued challenges but slight improvements in some regions. For example, the British Plastics Federation's 2024 roadmap sets a UK target to reach a 55% recycling rate for plastic by 2030 and 70% by 2035, though this goal reflects the need for substantial policy changes and infrastructure investment to handle the current plastic waste flow more effectively.  Meanwhile, in the U.S., around 20% of key plastic types (PET, HDPE, and PP) placed in recycling bins are processed, though the broader plastic recycling rate remains low due to inefficiencies in collection and sorting systems. A previous statistic from 2017 stated that only 9% of plastic waste had been recycled globally, a figure widely cited as a baseline for understanding the plastic recycling crisis. Although exact figures have evolved, the low recycling rates persist, emphasising the need for improved recycling infrastructure and a shift away from high virgin plastic production.)

💡 **Sustainable Manufacturing Tip:** To ensure plastic products are sustainably designed, start with lifecycle analysis. This identifies eco-hotspots, helping reduce environmental impacts. At Convert Design Ltd., we’re implementing this in real-time with our clients. #LifecycleAnalysis #SustainableDesign #ConvertDesignLtd https://lnkd.in/eHErp-ER

🔍Did you know that 59% of consumers distrust green claims without evidence?  Avoiding greenwashing starts with transparency. When designing products with plastic, make it traceable and recyclable. Let’s keep it green and genuine. (The finding that 59% of consumers distrust green claims without evidence emerged from a 2021 EU investigation, which found that 59% of green claims were unsubstantiated. This reflects rising scepticism among consumers in the UK and beyond towards sustainability claims that lack transparent, credible backing. For companies aiming to build trust, this underlines the importance of providing verifiable data when promoting sustainable products, as opposed to using vague terms like “eco-friendly” or “green” without clear, demonstrable actions. For more insights on this trend and advice on creating reliable sustainability claims, you may refer to further reports from resources like the Green Business Bureau and Context Sustainability.) #Greenwashing #EcoTransparency #SustainableManufacturing

🌍 **Trend Alert:** Sustainability in design isn’t a choice anymore—it’s a responsibility. Key to this is using materials like plastic responsibly, focusing on circularity and recyclability. At Convert Design Ltd., we’re helping companies build eco-credibility by ensuring products are engineered for *true* sustainability. #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #ConvertDesign