Ethics in product design by David Mc Mahon

mrmcdesign — 2025-01-21 01:37:14 UTC

Fairphone - Sustainably manufactured and resourced smartphones

clee1316 — 2025-01-21 01:43:45 UTC

Sunscreen - UV agents in sunscreen significantly affect numerous members of biological communities, and they enter the environment directly or indirectly: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9652235/

ale312 — 2025-01-21 01:44:34 UTC

Bamboo toothbrush - cheap, better than plastic for the environment.

rdore2 — 2025-01-21 01:44:53 UTC

Many toothbrushes use nylon bristles, which are derived from petroleum and do not break down, plant-based bristles are much better as in the right environment the bristles can break down. https://madebyradius.com/blogs/good-to-know/the-environmental-impact-of-toothbrush-materials

https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/products/toothbrush/colgate-recyclean-medium-toothbrush#:~:text=The%20toothbrush%20has%20a%20handle,the%20planet%20when%20you%20brush.

2025-01-21 01:46:08 UTC

Fossil fuel powerplant

requires less land than environmentally friendly options, cheaper in some cases, the sector employs millions, the production doesn't rely on the weather, its convenient to maintain. https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/solar-panels/renewable-energy-vs-fossil-fuels#vs

hnguyen129_2 — 2025-01-21 01:48:28 UTC

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer - A sustainable and high-quality product.

2025-01-21 01:49:56 UTC

Offers a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic straws. Made from wheat semolina and water, they decompose quickly, reducing environmental impact and helping to combat ocean pollution. These straws are safe for consumption, made from food-grade materials, and come in gluten-free options. Overall it exemplifies a practical solution for reducing plastic waste while aligning with ethical consumption practices

2025-01-21 01:50:18 UTC

Recycled shoes-they use recycled PET bottles as the main material of the shoes

2025-01-21 01:50:48 UTC

Will it dissolve or become a revolutionary environmental-saving move by Nestle?

Evidence: https://fmcg.asia/co-written-partner/event-news/paper-straws-holding-hopes-better-tomorrow

2025-01-21 01:54:49 UTC

Getting a Sodastream once is a lot a better for the environment than drinking from plastic bottles. One plastic bottle alone is equivalent to an ecofriendly lamp turned on for 2.5 years. But their ethics can be questioned, as Sodastream has been called out for forced labour in Palestine.

https://www.cjpme.org/fs_244

https://ozon-io.de/2021/10/wie-umweltfreundlich-ist-sodastream/#Ist_Sodastream_umweltfreundlich

psharma32_3 — 2025-01-21 07:04:20 UTC

Electric Cars do More Harm than Good.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/climate/electric-vehicles-environment.html

2025-01-21 07:08:00 UTC

Chocolate can be very bad for human health, even if it tastes good. On the other hand, this product comes with an environment impact. For example, working on chocolate agriculture results in deforestation due to the need of more land space.

2025-01-21 07:08:06 UTC

Nike Air Jordans are on a right track towards being more ethical, in the way they produce their products - such as the labour rate etc.. and also in the materials they use.

https://goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-jordan/

2025-01-21 07:08:34 UTC

Paper straws are bad from a functional view.

2025-01-21 07:09:29 UTC

Refillable packaging products - a sustainable alternative to single-use packaging.

gdao1 — 2025-01-21 07:09:44 UTC

JUST Water - Sustainable bottled water brand focused on reducing carbon emissions and using recycled materials. https://justwater.com/products/spring-water-1l-12-pack

2025-01-21 07:10:21 UTC

Plastic forks are bad from a health safe view

gdisher1 — 2025-01-21 07:10:35 UTC

tbonang1 — 2025-01-21 07:10:36 UTC

Fossil fuels are extremely bad for the environment

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2023/11/fossil-fuels-bad-for-the-climate-bad-full-stop/

2025-01-21 12:41:21 UTC

Organic Shampoo - Reduces environmental impact by using ethically sourced ingredients, biodegradable packaging, and avoiding chemicals.

rbateman8 — 2025-01-22 06:27:47 UTC

Glass straw good because it recycle. Also non-toxic. However is is hard to clean.

2025-01-22 06:29:24 UTC

rice straw is a good example of recycled things https://ricestraw.in/product/rice-straw-8mm/

tnguyen483 — 2025-01-23 01:05:33 UTC

Biodegradable packaging comprises materials that can be broken down by microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. --> Good example

2025-01-27 04:46:28 UTC

Advantages of nuclear energy:

More than 800x safer than burning coal or oil
Produces no carbon-emissions
Nuclear waste is negligible - all of the nuclear waste that the US has made in 60 years can fit into a football field. And in the future, we will be able to recycle this waste
It is extremely efficient - it takes 300x less space than other methods like solar panels and wind turbines

Disadvantages of nuclear energy:

While it costs less to generate electricity via nuclear power, it has a high upfront cost, which makes it unpopular among 3rd-world nations