Surveys show that consumer behaviors are changing. No longer is cost overwhelming the single most important factor when making purchases.About this event
A Lifecycle Approach to Product Sustainability
Recent surveys show that consumer behaviors are changing. No longer is cost overwhelming the single most important factor when making purchasing decisions.
Other factors such as reliability, energy efficiency and environmental impact are on the minds of both consumers and regulators. In addition, there are federal and state level regulatory drivers pushing industry toward more sustainable product solutions.
To effectively address these stakeholder concerns, sustainability must be considered throughout the entire product lifecycle. Producing sustainable products involve listening to the voice of stakeholders, designing products that are reliable and incorporate consumer must haves and value adds. Sustainable products are responsibly sourced, efficiently manufactured and distributed and managed until end of life recycling.
Satara Henry, is the Environmental Director for Daikin, where she has led the implementation and execution of award-winning sustainability programs at Daikin Texas Technology Park and several other sites.
She earned her Chemical Engineering degree from Drexel University and is a Certified Hazardous Material Manager. Mrs. Henry is a community leader and serves on the Board of Directors for The John Fairey Garden Conservation Foundation.
She has over 25 years of industrial environmental, health and safety experience. Satara is most passionate when teaching elementary and high school students about the importance of biodiversity, impacts of climate change and conservation.