Sustainable product design requires holistic thinking

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Designing products for the future isn't just a matter of switching to 'greener' or tougher materials, writes Morrama's Jo Barnard

Last month, Lego launched a take-back service in the UK. The pilot programme, dubbed Replay, will test new uses for returned Lego bricks, which will be recycled into items such as storage boxes for school...

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