A Sustainability Appraisal is a tool which provides a way to identify and evaluate the economic, social and environmental impacts of any form of planning, services or development of products. By using this methodology, it will highlight issues which are not immediately evident when developing a proposal. It will help to reduce problems which could be incurred at later stages in development, which could lead to an increment in hidden costs.

To find out more about sustainable product design have a look through the headings below:

1. What is sustainable product development and design?

2. Problems Associated with the Implementation of Sustainable Product Design

3. Policy Level Developments covering Greener Markets & Products