The investigation of environmental sustainability within product design: a critical review

Abstract Sustainability encompasses social, economic and environmental issues with the primary aim to fulfil needs of present society without compromising potential future generations. Product design has been identified greatly influence sustainability New Development. This study aims identify review fundamental factors in which product ability improve overall a product. A comprehensive literature performed establish trends over past four decades. The that have significant potential, such as 6Rs, waste energy, aid designers implementation during process discussed. Through this analysis, new conceptual framework conceived, facilitating implementing development. In addition, research opportunities identified.