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The Green Deal: A catalyst for sustainability in value propositions

6 March 2023 Posted by Dany Robberecht Circular innovation

As the Green Deal is gaining momentum, it’s the golden opportunity to redefine your value proposition(s) and capitalize on this tremendous market growth opportunity unlocked by the new upcoming Green Deal legislation. To truly transition towards a sustainable economy, product development must be at the forefront. Only then can you ensure that you design products with purpose, meet the user needs, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Insights on sustainable consumption are essential for success

Understanding user insights about sustainable consumption is vital for developing products that align with the Green Deal. By gathering data on customer preferences, behaviors, and motivations regarding sustainability, you can design products that both meet customer needs and contribute to a more sustainable future.

What is Green Deal product innovation?

Green Deal product innovation involves developing and improving environmentally friendly and socially responsible products while meeting consumers’ needs. This includes everything from eco-friendly packaging and renewable energy solutions to more sustainable materials and efficient production processes.

Moreover, these innovation projects also focus on preserving and protecting vital resources, like reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions or creating more efficient water management systems. In addition, many companies are exploring new ways to minimize their impact on natural habitats and biodiversity, such as using sustainable forestry practices or developing alternatives to harmful chemicals.

By prioritizing the conservation and protection of these resources, Green Deal product innovation can help ensure a healthy and sustainable planet for future generations. By investing in green product innovation, companies can not only reduce their environmental impact but also create new opportunities for growth and success in a world where consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability.

No sustainable products without a compelling concept design

Sustainable product design involves creating products that aren’t just attractive and functional, they should also have a minimal impact on the environment. This includes using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and designing renewable energy or energy-efficient systems. By incorporating sustainable design principles into product development, you can create attractive products for customers and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Sustainable behavior is about making it easy for people

Usability design is crucial for developing products that encourage sustainable behavior. By designing products that are intuitive and easy to use, you can make sustainable behavior more accessible and appealing to customers. For example, creating energy-efficient products that are easy to use can encourage users to adopt more sustainable habits.

You need to design behavioral change towards sustainability to access the mainstream market potential

Once you understand the behavior and preferences of your user in terms of sustainability, behavioral design can help drive the change to sustainable behavior. You can then use this information to create products that encourage sustainable behavior, such as products that make it easier to recycle or reduce waste. As a result, focusing on behavioral change will allow you to create products that align with the principles of the Green Deal and contribute to a more sustainable future by tapping into the mainstream market potential.


Want to discuss your Green Deal opportunities?

Leave your email address to book a 20-minute meet-up with Gerd Van Cauteren, coordinator DesignLab, and get discuss how you can make the new Green Deal regulations profitable for your business.

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