2.8 Responsible design (key terms)

Question 1

Definition of reduce

Answer 1

Cut down the amount of material and energy used to make and package the product

Question 2

Definition of reuse

Answer 2

At the end of the product life, reuse the product for the same or another purpose

Question 3

Definition of recycle

Answer 3

Convert waste product into new materials for new products

Question 4

Definition of repair

Answer 4

When a product or component fails, fix it rather than throwing it away

Question 5

Definition of refuse

Answer 5

Exercise consumer choice as to whether to buy a product or not

Question 6

Definition of rethink

Answer 6

Rethink the way that products are designed and manufactured so they carry out the same function, but more efficiently

Question 7

Carbon footprint

Answer 7

The total amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual, a community or an organisation

Question 8

Primary carbon footprint

Answer 8

Measures direct emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels, including transport and domestic energy consumption

Question 9

Secondary carbon footprint

Answer 9

Measures indirect CO2 from the products we use

Question 10

Circular economy

Answer 10

An approach that anticipates and designs for biological and technical nutrients to be continuously reused at the same quality, dramatically reducing the dependency on sourcing new materials