Better Things
Materials for Sustainable Product Design
What's it about
Ready to design products that are beautiful, functional, and actually good for the planet? Discover how to move beyond greenwashing and make genuinely sustainable choices. Learn to select innovative materials that reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and create lasting value for your customers. This summary of Better Things unpacks the complex world of sustainable materials. You'll explore the full life cycle of products, from sourcing raw components to end-of-life disposal. Gain practical frameworks for evaluating everything from bioplastics to recycled metals, empowering you to build a better, more responsible future, one design at a time.
Meet the author
Daniel Liden is a leading materials scientist at Stanford University, where his groundbreaking research focuses on developing the next generation of compostable and carbon-negative polymers. His work grew from a childhood spent restoring discarded furniture, instilling a lifelong passion for transforming waste into valuable, sustainable materials. This unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on experience provides the foundation for creating products that are better for both people and the planet.
What's it about
Ready to design products that are beautiful, functional, and actually good for the planet? Discover how to move beyond greenwashing and make genuinely sustainable choices. Learn to select innovative materials that reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and create lasting value for your customers. This summary of Better Things unpacks the complex world of sustainable materials. You'll explore the full life cycle of products, from sourcing raw components to end-of-life disposal. Gain practical frameworks for evaluating everything from bioplastics to recycled metals, empowering you to build a better, more responsible future, one design at a time.
Meet the author
Daniel Liden is a leading materials scientist at Stanford University, where his groundbreaking research focuses on developing the next generation of compostable and carbon-negative polymers. His work grew from a childhood spent restoring discarded furniture, instilling a lifelong passion for transforming waste into valuable, sustainable materials. This unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on experience provides the foundation for creating products that are better for both people and the planet.
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