Distribution: Better Shelter and wind-up radio
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.
- Design for supporting developing countries consider sustainable distribution.
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
Design opportunity - a gap, or a need where a new or improved product would be beneficial
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, lightweight products, and location of 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.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The Fairtrade logo often appears on ...
Q2.The living income in developing countries is less than ...
Q3.What percentage of chocolate bought in the UK is Fairtrade?
Q4.Match the term to the definition.
Q5.What does LCA stand for?
Q6.Which is the correct definition for the circular economy?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the fuel to the source.
Q2.In addition to using bio and low emission fuels, how else can the environmental impact of distribution vehicles be reduced?
Q3.Which of the following is not a sustainability benefit of Better Shelter's distribution design?
Q4.Trevor Baylis’ main focus for the wind-up radio was on the of producing electricity without the need for batteries or mains powered sources.
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