FOOTWEAR ECO-DESIGN STRATEGY

Design for Durability and Repairability

Create timeless aesthetic design Create emotional connection to product Design for quality and durability Design for easy maintenance and easy repair

Select less, lighter and lower impact materials

Use less and lighter materials Select low environmental impact materials Create a database of materials and suppliers

Optimized production techniques

Simplify the production process Use of cleaner production techniques More energy efficient process Minimize waste production Production quality control

Reduce the environmental impact in the use phase

Information to consumers Service to consumers

Optimize the end of life

Information to consumer and consumer’s behavior change Service to consumer Collaborative initiative

Design for a need

Design for products function optimization Design for multifunctional use Design for Modularity and upgradable products

Design for Recycle, Reuse and Recovery

Design for simplicity Design for easy disassembly Design for biodegradability, composability and or biobased Design to avoid use of critical substances Design to use of recyclable, reusable and recoverable materials and components Implement and Internal waste management system

Avoid potential hazardous substances and materials

Select materials in compliance with REACH, CADS list, ZDHC MRSL and other applicable legislation Use water-based chemical products Find alternatives to metals

Select more environmental efficient distribution

Design new packaging concept Use lower impact materials More efficient distribution