Linear versus circular economy

Design and technology

Life Cycle Assessment

Design

Manufacture and materials processing

Distribution

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

Which are examples of products that follow a linear economy?

clothing made from recycled polymer bottles

Which are examples of products that follow a circular economy.

designing parts that could be reused or products that grow

designing accessible compartments for batteries

designing products that will stand the test of time

designing using environmentally friendly plastics such as biopol

The circular economy can be defined as an {{}} system where products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste.

___________ converts waste into reusable materials.

A product’s life cycle when following a linear economy can be defined as ...

A product’s life cycle when following a circular economy can be defined as ...

What is the common meaning for this symbol?

The vast majority of waste in the UK is incinerated or ends up in ...

The 6Rs are refuse, repair, refuse, recycle ...

Linear versus circular economy

Lesson outcome