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Green, Environmental, and Sustainable Technology: What’s the Difference?

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The terms “green technology”, “environmental technology”, and “sustainable technology” are often used interchangeably, but they have key differences with distinct focuses. Green Technology refers to technology that is specifically designed to reduce or reverse the effects of human activity on the environment. It emphasizes minimizing waste, reducing emissions, conserving energy, and using renewable resources. Examples include: Environmental Technology is a broad term … Read more

Eco-Innovation for Business: Adoption and Diffusion

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Eco-innovation is a business approach which promotes sustainability throughout the entire life cycle of a product, while also boosting a company’s performance and competitiveness.  It can help businesses access new and expanding markets, increase productivity, attract new investment, increase profitability across the value chain, and help stay ahead of regulations and standards. Eco-innovation is the development of … Read more

Ecolabeling Governance and Standards 

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Ecolabels and green stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. The use of ecolabels is voluntary, whereas green stickers are mandated by law; for example, in North America major appliances and automobiles use Energy Star.  They are a form of sustainability measurement directed at consumers, intended to make it easy to take environmental concerns into account when … Read more

Sustainable Development Goals

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.  They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while … Read more

Sustainability Transition and Action Principles

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The European Environment Agency defines a sustainability transition as: “a fundamental and wide-ranging transformation of a socio-technical system towards a more sustainable configuration that helps alleviate persistent problems such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss or resource scarcities.” The concept of sustainability transitions is like the concept of energy transitions. According to the EEA, sustainability … Read more

Universal Design for Learning PowerPoint Tips

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Creating PowerPoint presentations with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in mind can make your content more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. Here are some tips to incorporate UDL into your PowerPoint presentations: Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement Accessibility Features Clear Organization and Navigation By incorporating … Read more

Applying Universal Design for Learning to Canvas

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Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to an online learning platform like Canvas involves creating an inclusive learning environment that accommodates the varied needs and preferences of all students. UDL is based on three main principles: providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. Here’s how you can apply these principles within the … Read more

Universal Design for Learning

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. It involves designing educational environments and products to be usable by the widest range of people without needing adaptation or specialized design. Here are some key principles and practices … Read more

Universal Design Principles for Technology

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Here are some key universal design principles focus specifically on the design and development of technology products, systems, and interfaces: Accessibility: Ensure that the technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. This includes providing alternatives to visual and auditory information, support for assistive technologies, and ensuring compatibility … Read more

Universal Design 

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Universal Design (UD) is a design philosophy that aims to create products, environments, and systems that are usable by people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. The concept originated in architecture but has since expanded to various fields, including product design, communication, … Read more

Experience Design Across the Platform

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Experience Design teams don’t just put a couple of nice new UI levels on top of applications. They design the application experience top to bottom for simplicity, mobility, and extensibility.  Today, customers move across devices. Depending on the task that they need to do: a simple task that they can complete on their wearable or phone, a … Read more

Mental Health Apps Artificial Intelligence Experience Design

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Today there are apps that allow you to track your mental wellbeing by logging your moods and by taking standardized mental health assessments to understand your current risk of depression and anxiety. Note: If you have concerns about your mental health, consult a clinician. If you are distress or struggling with your feelings, please call … Read more