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any single greatest challenge ,” she says . “ In terms of nuts and bolts challenges , ensuring our supply chain meets our environmental and social standards is probably the most challenging . But otherwise , our challenges often lie in a more conceptual realm of how a small product design company can have the greatest possible environmental and social impact .”
Peak Design tries to look at root causes and question how it might tackle those , as opposed to putting a plaster on symptoms . Setting a good example for responsible business is important , and can be achieved via the use of Fair Trade Certified factories .
“ Being a small business , we aren ' t vastly moving the dial by that alone ,” she says . “ I personally keep pondering business ' role in policy development and government affairs . Many say that business should stay out of politics – and I certainly would love to stay out of politics ; that said , there is big business money being used to push legislation that is antithetical to the work that we do . Unfortunately , I think the only way to address some of these critical root causes in the timeframe that will make a difference is through policy .”
Throughout her role at Peak Design , Nyborg has learned some big lessons .
“ Don ' t worry about messing up ,” she says . “ Take everything as a learning opportunity and be transparent . Above all , don ' t let perfection be the enemy of progress ”.
Her last piece of advice is one that many worldwide brands in fashion and beyond could do with taking notice of , as it ’ s particularly damaging to ongoing environmental efforts .
“ Don ' t greenwash . Just don ' t . It significantly hinders the good work we ' re all trying to do .” manufacturingdigital . com 47