Repair, maintenance and recycling: Energee Saw
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore how the repair, maintenance and recycling of products can be encouraged.
Key learning points
- Design decisions can influence the environmental impact at the repair and maintenance stage.
- Communities in developing countries can be empowered and upskilled to repair and maintain products.
Keywords
Maintenance - regular care and small fixes to keep a product working properly and lasting longer
Obsolete - a product that is no longer used or useful
Design decisions - a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem
Circular economy - products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste
Modular design - a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules
Common misconception
Repair, maintenance and recycling is the sole responsibility of the user.
Design decisions made at the design/redesign stage can determine the ease and ability of a product to be repaired, maintained and recycled.
Teacher tip
Have a look around homes/schools for products that are prone to breaking so that students can consider successful design decisions to make them easier to repair and maintain for the user.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does durability mean?
Q2.According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, __________ of a product's environmental impact is influenced by design decisions.
Q3.Trousers that can be zipped off at the knee to become shorts are an example of which type of design feature?
Q4.Which stage of the circular economy is missing?
Q5.Why is the design stage considered one of the most important phases in a product’s life cycle?
Q6.How does the design of the Hippo Roller contribute to its environmental sustainability when in use?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the definition.
regular care and small fixes keep products working and lasting longer
a product that is no longer used or useful
a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem
products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste
a design approach where a product is made up of interchangeable parts
Q2.In addition to the user, who else is responsible for the repair and maintenance of a product?
Q3.What does a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate at each stage of a product’s life?
Q4.What type of components did Daniel Sheridan use when designing the Energee Saw?
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