Can products be of use at the end of their life?

Design and technology

How has technology changed to meet the demands of the consumer?

What new technologies are being developed that are changing the way we live and work?

Could you cope without microcontrollers in your life?

Future tech now!

No economy at all, they are the lines to a song

'Take - Make - Waste' summarises which economy?

All of nature is on Earth, and the Earth is round.

nature repeats itself; the same plants and animal keep being born or grown.

No material goes to waste, the use of material is 'circular' as their is a use for all material, even after death.

Nature uses a circular economy because...

Some leading clothing manufacturers are making shoes clothing from discarded plastic materials

The term 'circular economy' here means that customers keep coming back to the shop when they need new products.

They are putting money back into the economy through the tax they pay.

How are some companies doing their best to be part of a circular economy?

Which one of these words is not part of the well known '6Rs'?

A linear economy is when a line of shops all contribute to the economy.

A linear economy is when materials are made into products, products are used and then disposed of.

A linear economy is when materials are taken from old products and are put to another use.

A circular economy is when cylindrical products are designs. The sale of these items help contribute to the economy.

A circular economy is when materials are made into products, the products are then used and disposed of.

A circular economy is when materials are not disposed of. They find their way back to be used for something else.

In design and technology, what does the term 'cradle to grave' best describe?

Crush it down so it takes up less space and bury it in landfill.

Don't throw away the old computer, keep it as a spare one.

Use it as part of an upgrade on a different computer.

Look at the memory stick from a computer.  When someone buys a new computer and discards their old one, what would be the best outcome for this component?

These lessons will be removed by the end of the Spring Term 2026.

Can products be of use at the end of their life?

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These lessons will be removed by the end of the Spring Term 2026.