Distribution
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how decisions for the distribution stage can reduce the environmental impact of a product.
Key learning points
- Decisions for the distribution stage have the potential to reduce environmental impact.
- Material options for packaging are evolving to be more sustainable.
Keywords
Distribution - process of getting a product from the manufacturer to the stakeholders
Circular economy - products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste
Carbon emissions - volume of carbon produced contributing to global warming
Common misconception
The only way to reduce environmental impact at the distribution stage is through using electric vehicles.
There are many ways such as designing flat pack, stackable and lightweight products, packaging materials options and choosing where to locate manufacture.
Teacher tip
Choose a cardboard box and find a product it can fit e.g. a classroom chair. Predict how many disassembled chairs would fit in the same box. Use this to discuss how assembly affects transport volume and the sustainability impact of flatpack design.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the methods to reduce the environmental impact at the manufacture and materials processing stage of the circular economy.
Q2.What is the living income?
Q3.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 ...
Q4.Clothing production accounts for around __________ of global carbon emissions.
Q5.What percentage of the cotton industry uses organic practices?
Q6.Match the term to the definition.
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
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.LCA assesses the environmental impact at __________ of the product’s life cycle with the aim to reduce impact.
Q2.Match the green fuel to its source.
corn, sugarcane, or plant waste
vegetable oils or animal fats
food waste, sewage, manure
water via electrolysis
fast-growing algae
Q3.Why is wool a good eco-friendly alternative packaging material?
Q4.Why are many companies choosing to use eco-friendly materials for packaging and distribution?
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