an economic system where products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste

a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules

a gap, or a need where a new or improved product would be beneficial

Design

Design and technology

Linear versus circular economy

Life Cycle Assessment

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

Ellen MacArthur Foundation states that {{}} of a product's environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at the design stage.

A label such as this encourages users to:

height cannot be adjusted for other users

has a modular design so separate parts can be replaced if necessary

Environmental benefits of a chair such as this include:

Match the benefits of a bike share scheme to the stage of the circular economy.

Identify the examples of products that follow a circular economy.

Which stage of the circular economy would the be the use of hybrid or electric vehicles?

Successful design {{}} do not give a specific solution.

LCA assesses the environmental impact at the design stage of a product's life.

LCA assesses the environmental impact at every stage of a product's life.

LCA assesses the financial impact at every stage of a product's life.

LCA assesses the waste impact at every stage of a product's life.

What is the correct definition for life cycle assessment?

an economic system where products are kept in circulation

80% of a product's environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at which stage of the circular economy?

Starter Quiz

Identify the examples of products that follow a circular economy.