Distribution

Design and technology

Linear versus circular economy

Life Cycle Assessment

Design

Manufacture and materials processing

Product in use

Repair, maintenance and recycling

Redesign and rethink

In this unit pupils will develop knowledge of technology in society and its effects on design.  Through the life cycle assessment of popular products, they will learn how to be responsible designers.

Circular economy

LCA assesses the environmental impact at __________ of the product’s life cycle with the aim to reduce impact.

Why is wool a good eco-friendly alternative packaging material?

Why are many companies choosing to use eco-friendly materials for packaging and distribution?

Identify the methods to reduce the environmental impact at the manufacture and materials processing stage of the circular economy.

the amount of money needed for a household to have a high standard of living

the amount of money needed for a household to have a decent standard of living

the amount of money needed for a household to have a poor standard of living

The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to work, to be paid for that work, and to an adequate ...

Clothing production accounts for around __________ of global carbon emissions.

What percentage of the cotton industry uses organic practices?

investment to help build stronger, healthier communities

minimum price that must be paid to producers for their goods

the money needed for a household to have a decent standard of living

Starter Quiz

Identify the methods to reduce the environmental impact at the manufacture and materials processing stage of the circular economy.