Circular economy

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Linear versus circular economy

I can identify linear and circular economies using product examples.

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Life Cycle Assessment

I can explain how life cycle assessment is used within design.

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Design

I can explain how design affects the environmental impact of a product.

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Manufacture and materials processing

I can explain the impact of decisions at the manufacturing and materials stage.

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Distribution

I can explain how decisions for the distribution stage can reduce the environmental impact of a product.

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Product in use

I can explain how to reduce the environmental impact of a product during use.

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Repair, maintenance and recycling

I can explore how the repair, maintenance and recycling of products can be encouraged.

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Redesign and rethink

I can explain how products can be redesigned within the circular economy.

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