Environmentally-considered material selection is one of the easiest ecodesign principles for small manufacturers to implement. Introducing single issues such as using recycled materials can then lead UK designers and manufacturers into deeper 'sustainable design' thinking and practice. By promoting greater use of recycled materials, www.inspirerecycle.org is intended to contribute to this process of greening UK design and manufacture.

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