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Design changes can get to the source of the problem.

Ask questions like: "Can we:

  • Do this another way?"

  • Design out a problem or material
    e.g. toxic substance ?"
  • Design changes to the product to reduce raw materials?"
    eg. make a fork with 3 instead of 4 prongs ?

You are in the best position to answer questions like these.

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