Environmental Impact of Product Design and Manufacturing

Environmental Impact

Effects of products on natural surroundings.

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing enhancement of product efficiency and performance.

Energy Consumption

Amount of energy used in product manufacturing.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas.

Pollution

Introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Global Warming

Increase in Earth's average temperature due to greenhouse gases.

Carbon Dioxide

Greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels.

Methane

Potent greenhouse gas emitted during fossil fuel extraction.

Efficiency

Ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.

Performance Level

Measure of how well a product functions.

Alternative Energy Sources

Energy generated from renewable resources.

Staff Training

Educating employees to improve workplace efficiency.

Production Line Improvements

Enhancements suggested by workers for better manufacturing.

Energy Generation Methods

Techniques to produce energy from natural resources.

Sulphur Dioxide

Pollutant from burning fossil fuels causing acid rain.

Carbon Monoxide

Toxic gas produced from incomplete combustion.

Soot Deposits

Black carbon residue from burning fossil fuels.

Breathing Difficulties

Health issues caused by air pollution exposure.

Greenhouse Effect

Process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

Renewable Energy Development

Advancements in energy sources like wind and solar.