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 # Google Rethinks Product Design for Sustainability-First Approach

 


 

 Aug 9, 2019 1:45 PM ET

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In a world where some sustainability challenges seem almost too large or too complex to solve, tackling issues can seem like a herculean task. And yet, the concept of scale is a mighty one – and the decisions of one large company can help change the course on a grand scale. Take [Walmart’s commitment](https://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/commitments/wal-mart-detergent-commitment) to only sell concentrated liquid laundry detergent. Not only did this impact more than [800 million units sold](https://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/commitments/wal-mart-detergent-commitment) within a three-year period; it also shifted an entire industry to pursue concentrate as well. Now another corporate goliath is changing its approach to design with an eye towards sustainable innovation.

[Google](https://www.fastcompany.com/90383768/google-is-making-a-new-commitment-to-sustainable-design), a company that according to [reports](https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/05/google-says-it-sold-a-google-home-device-every-second-since-october-19/) sells one Google Home device every second, is transforming the design of every product it makes. This week, Google announced that by 2022 all “Made by Google” products will include recycled materials. Moreover, by 2020, all product shipments will be carbon neutral. The focus on sustainable design at Google now starts at day one – but it goes until end-of-life. Moving forward, the design team will be asked to shift their mindset around products to focus on making items “[that last as long as possible](https://www.fastcompany.com/90383768/google-is-making-a-new-commitment-to-sustainable-design),” are easy to disassemble for recycling when no longer needed and incorporate the most sustainable materials available.

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