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Summary of 8 and 9 of the dt textbook
What is continuous improvement?
It is a process when manufactures try to improve their product
How can improving products be environmentally damaging?
It can encourage consumers to replace existing products to new ones and older models will be displaced
How can improvements have a positive impact on the environment? Name 3 points
~Improving energy efficiency
~ Avoid use of harmful environmental chemicals
~ Minimise the amount of materials use in the product when possible
How do you calculate the potential environmental impact of a product?
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
How are the 6R's used in Design and technology?
They are used to help reduce the impact that new products have on the environment.
What is REPAIR in terms of the 6R's ?
It is better to fix things rather than throwing them away.
What is RE
USE in terms of the 6R's ?
What is RECYCLE in terms of the 6R's ?
Less energy for obtaining new materials
What is RETHINK in term of the 6R's ?
Might be able to make the product in a different way
What is REDUCE in terms of the 6R's ?
Long lasting durable products
What is REFUSE in terms of the 6R's ?
Refuse to buy the product if it is wasteful (inefficient)
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