Chapter 4
Discover Mindfully
This section navigates the principles of creating products that are as kind to the environment as they are innovative. It advocates starting with an eco-conscious mindset right from the drawing board, ensuring every product journey prioritizes minimal ecological impact while meeting business objectives. It thoroughly explores the balance between technological advancement and environmental responsibility during the discovery and planning phases. This section encourages consideration of inputs and outputs across the product (or feature) lifecycle, even beyond the use stage.
In This Chapter
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18. Evaluate societal usefulness
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19. Anticipate consequences
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20. Validate the user journey and needs
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21. Remove non-essential features from the scope
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22. Prioritize a mobile-first approach
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23. Avoid obsolescence tactics
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24. Reuse and recycle
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25. Align business models with sustainability goals
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Case Study: Soft Disabling