3 - Implications of Wider Isssues

Question 1

Describe what a Lifecycle assessment (LCA) is

Answer 1

Lifecycle assessment (LCA) is a technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product’s life from cradle-to-grave (from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use during its life, repair and maintenance and end of life disposal or recycling).

Question 2

What is The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI)

Answer 2

An inderpendent organisation that sets out a code of ethics which aims to promote fair working practices, stop fourced labour and end production of unethical products.
* An alliance of companies, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (1) that promotes respect for workers’ rights around the globe (1).

or

• An internationally agreed code of practice among companies (1) for all areas of employment/ labour practice (1)

Question 3

What is meant by intellectual property?

Question 4

Describe registered designs

Question 5

Describe registered trademarks

Question 6

Describe design rights & pattents

Question 7

Describe copyright

Question 8

Describe what is meant by the term Fair Trade (2)

Answer 8

A concept about better process, decent working
conditions (1) and fair terms of trade/ payment
for farmers and their workers (1).
or
* Companies aim to be fair when
sourcing/growing materials/ use of natural
pesticides when producing materials and
products (1) to the treatment of
workers/provision of a safe working
environment and fair pay and working
conditions. (1)