ecological and social footprint

Question 1

what are product miles

Answer 1

number of miles a product travels from all stages of manufacture through to its final retail destination

Question 2

social factors

Answer 2

• using materials from sustainable resources
• sourcing materials that have a positive impact on farmers and workers
• reducing the use of unethically sourced materials that harm the environment
• using recycled products

Question 3

safe working conditions:
Health and safety at work act 1974

Answer 3

• workers should be provided with safe work conditions, given training and appropriate safety equipment for their environment
• safe working hours, fair wages and working conditions
• not all countries provide the same production, low paid workers may be exploited

Question 4

order of the 6rs

Answer 4

rethink refuse reduce reuse repair recycle

Question 5

why is the order of the 6rs like that

Answer 5

it is better to rethink and refuse to use a product at all as it saves having to consider any of the points thereafter. repair involves new parts that reuse does not

Question 6

how can we reduce atmospheric pollution

Answer 6

• switching from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric
• reducing the number of journeys made
• improving the recycling of materials used to produce cars and trucks
• increased use of alternative forms of energy such as solar
• using energy efficient lighting and appliances

Question 7

how can we reduce oceanic pollution

Answer 7

• using plastic free alternatives and saying no to single use plastic bags such as straws, cups, and plastic bags
• urge producers to make plastic free containers and packaging.
• utilise biodegradable materials and eliminate micro-beads
• reduce our carbon footprint as increased green hosue gases are making the ocean more acidic and sea levels rise
• significantly increase recycling to reduce waste being dumped in the ocean