Smart Design:A Win-Win-For All

摘要

There's more to sustainability than just using eco-friendly materials and processes; conserving water, energy and other inputs; and recycling or composting. Good design; the use of high-quality, durable materials and construction; commitment to the wellbeing of workers engaged in the process; and consumer behavior and awareness regarding product care and disposal also come into play. San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co.'s Dockers® Wellthread men's apparel program incorporates all of the above considerations - all while cutting manufacturing costs and retail prices, and increasing the company's profitability, according to Paul Dillinger,senior director of color, concept and design, Dockers brand.