Green Design
Why Green Design?
“According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population is expanding at a mind-boggling rate. The world reached 1 billion people in 1800; 2 billion by 1922; and over 6 billion by 2000. It is estimated that the population will swell to over 9 billion by 2050. That means that if the world’s natural resources were evenly distributed, people in 2050 will only have 25% of the resources per capita that people in 1950 had.”
I was researching ways different design firms incorporate being green into their own activities and came across studio7designs located in Victoria BC, they really take the eco design concept to the next level. It is really cool that they back up being an environmentally-friendly web design company with real actions. Check them out. They have some really great resources on their blog.
• Solar-powered, eco-web hosting
• Environmentally-conscious design
• Apple computers & eco-friendly hardware
• Recycling programs
• Wind-powered support
• Kiva micro loans partner
• Paperless and carbonless office
• We donate 1% of our net profits to myclimate.org
1 Go Green Initiative’s website, go green initiative
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Already faced with symptoms like food scarcity, fuel shortages, and climate change, I wonder how long before the idea of a finite future is ingrained in people’s thinking enough to truly effect behavior. I think the idea that we are living in a world of limited resources has quickly become part of consumer consciousness but translating that into behavioral changes that truly make a difference is another story.
In my opinion, here’s what it’s going to take…the first two are already happening.
1) Increased costs for resources. People all of a sudden pay attention when it effects their wallets.
2) Increased awareness and education. Most people are surprisingly oblivious to the impact that they are having.
3) Good options for people that aren’t cost prohibitive. Developing new products overnight isn’t without costs, so giving people good, affordable options, is going to take government incentives to both corporations and consumers.