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Systems Thinking

Project 1:

A system redesign for a more sustainable Flashlight. This project consisted of analyzing the flashlight as a system and its current Life Cycle. From a systems perspective leverage points were identified to intervene for improvements in several phases. A new flashlight design innovation is explored that can potentially reduce raw material extraction, use and end of life impacts for a flashlight that is more sustainable.

Projects 2-3-4-5:

A look at familiar products from the systems level in order to provide innovation opportunities that can benefit the environment and society.

Project 2: This project consisted of exploring the pillow as a system and its current Life Cycle with a focus on improving the end of life. This includes looking at the Use and Built phase and how to best create a more sustainable end of life for the pillow.
Project 3: This project consisted of exploring Living Systems and applying this approach for a more sustainable gift box for chocolates. This involved analyzing the current gift box system and redesigning for reduced materials in landfills.

Project 4: This project consisted of exploring Diversity in systems to create a more sustainable outcome for gift wrap paper. This involved looking at the current patterns in the system and applying Diversity to the design for improved environmental benefits.

Project 5: A systems thinking and permaculture approach to ecosystem restoration after clearcutting. Replanting in stages and moving away from monoculture forests. Planting with diversity that more closely mimics a naturally evolving forest. Involve the public into the proceess through education. Reduce the monetary advantage of clearcutting.

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