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Product Design

Growing Up Green: Eco Design for Kids

In a market ripe for innovation, growing demand for quality sustainable products for children opens up exciting opportunities for brands to stand out in a competitive field. Offer eco-aware parents products more for their money through products that are adaptable, can be reused or feature green materials. 

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10 Apr 2014
BY: Sophie Corfan
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