Combining efforts of society and industry through environmentally and socially responsible design practices to make products and services significantly better. There is much room for improvement that will ultimately provide major long term benefits for all. YOUR support and input is invited.



The aim of the SRD is to work towards a sustainable future through environmentally and socially responsible design practices



Our combined objectives are:



To promote and disseminate information on responsible design among all designers, manufacturers and end users.



To advise of education through capable educators for students and all willing to relearn about sustainable responsible design.



To foster a market for environmentally responsible products and services.



To work towards sustainability by assisting industry to accept and implement environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing and marketing practices.



To establish an information resource and provide a forum for the exchange of information on responsible design.



To promote the evaluation of the social, environmental and economic impact of design particularly in Australia.



To liaise with and advise government agencies, professional associations, environmental groups, community groups and industry associations.



To establish a skills bank which will make available to the larger community, the services and expertise of members for advice and practical assistance.