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Sustainability and the environment8
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1Sustainability and the environment
What are the 6 Rs of sustainability?
- •Reach, reset, rotate, reshape, reach, reach
- •Read, write, run, rest, repeat, relax
- •Recycle, restart, rebuild, redo, refit, return
- ✓Reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse, repair, rethink
2Sustainability and the environment
What does it mean to 'reduce' in sustainability?
- •Make the product as cheap as possible
- •Reduce all packaging to plastic only
- •Shrink the product to a tiny size
- ✓Use less material or energy in the first place
3Sustainability and the environment
Why is local sourcing of materials more sustainable?
- •Cheaper than any imports
- ✓Fewer transport emissions
- •Looks better in marketing
- •Wider variety of materials
4Sustainability and the environment
Which material is most biodegradable?
- •Polyester fabric sheet
- •Sheet steel from a roll
- •Solid acrylic sheet
- ✓Untreated wood or cardboard
5Sustainability and the environment
Why design products for repair?
- •Avoid the need for any tools
- ✓Extend life, reduce waste
- •Increase sales of new parts
- •Make products more complex
6Sustainability and the environment
A life cycle assessment looks at impact from raw material to disposal.
Answer: true
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