Sustainable Footprints SDGs in Taiwan

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How Taiwan Turns Design Into Global Sustainable Impact-Sustainable Footprints Ep. 2

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Provider TaiwanPlus

Best known globally for its semiconductor industry, Taiwan is also emerging as a leader in design-driven sustainability. In this episode of Sustainable Footprints: SDGs in Taiwan, host Pai Pei-hua sits down with Chang Chi-Yi, President of the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), to explore how design shapes Taiwan’s approach to sustainable development. From future-ready hospital wards to eyewear made from recycled fishing nets, the conversation reveals a lesser-known side of Taiwanese design, one rooted in practicality, creativity, and grassroots innovation rather than purely technical solutions. Featuring compelling visuals and real-world examples from pioneering companies such as Miniwiz, Hibang Eyewear, and Spring Pool Glass, this episode shows how sustainability in Taiwan goes beyond products and extends into culture, cities, healthcare, and mobility. While Taiwan has a distinctive voice in global design, it also actively collaborates with international partners and aligns with global frameworks such as the UN SDGs, turning sustainability from an abstract ideal into everyday practice.