Concerns about rising energy costs and efficient use of resources; availability of, access to, and/or price volatility of critical materials; and the potential risks, opportunities and costs posed by industrial and consumer waste, are just a few of the reasons that manufacturers may want to begin thinking more seriously about sustainability. Sustainability truly isn't just for “treehuggers” anymore.

A common view among engineering, design and manufacturing executives alike is, “I believe sustainability is important, but how can our company justify supporting a more sustainable approach to product design and manufacturing?” (especially if my company isn't even involved in the development of a sustainable or “green” product line?) The short answer is, “because designing with sustainability in mind can yield many benefits – not just environmental ones.”

Unfortunately, a common misconception is that profitability must be sacrificed in order to achieve sustainability-related goals and objectives. Yet for a growing number of organizations, sustainability has served as the catalyst to drive both greater innovation and revenue.

This course helped me to understand how we can reduce rubbish by recycling materials in design and creative peace of art. Also I will try to use natural materials  for less energy and water use.

This is the Portuguese market giving a show of creativity and sustainability

https://www.pelcor.pt/pt/

Mario Cucinella Architects

http://www.evolo.us/architecture/sustainable-synergy-of-form-energy-and-tradition-arpt-headquarters/

Mackenzie Stroh

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/10-awe-inspiring-sustainable-designs-for-a-living-world-showing-now-at-cooper-hewitt-slideshow.html