Reference: Gertsakis et al, Better Business, Cleaner World: A Guide to EcoRedesign, Centre for Design at RMIT, 1997.

Many products are comprised of systems where a number of different components interact. As a result, changing the design of one component can in turn affect other components. Designers should look for areas where this knock-on effect can be used beneficially.

	Pros: Reduced material and energy consumption
	Cons:
	Pros: Better, more desirable products. Reduced manufacturing costs
	Cons: Possible increased development costs
	Pros: Better performing products
	Cons:

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