single-use design
[ˈsɪŋɡəl juːz dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: single-use designs
design de uso único
1. a design philosophy or product approach intended to be used only once before being discarded
Single-use design is criticized for its contribution to environmental waste and pollution.
O design de uso único é criticado por sua contribuição para resíduos e poluição ambiental.
2. products or packaging engineered to be disposed of after one use rather than reused or recycled
Many corporations have adopted single-use design for their beverage containers.
Muitas corporações adotaram o design de uso único para seus recipientes de bebidas.
3. a design approach that prioritizes convenience and cost reduction over sustainability and durability
The smartphone industry has been moving away from single-use design principles with repairable components.
A indústria de smartphones tem se afastado dos princípios de design de uso único com componentes reparáveis.
Single-use design has become a major point of discussion in both Brazil and the USA due to growing environmental concerns. In Brazil, there is increasing governmental pressure to reduce single-use plastics, with legislation like the plastic bag ban in several states. In the USA, the term is widely used in sustainability advocacy and corporate environmental responsibility discussions. The concept challenges modern consumer culture that prioritizes convenience over environmental impact.
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