environment

Question 1

upcycling meaing

Answer 1

reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.

Question 2

Examples of eco-labels:

Answer 2

• The Mobius loop
• European eco-label
• NAPM recycled mark
• The EC energy label
• The Energy Efficient label and logo
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSA)
• EPA Energy Star

Question 3

eco-labelling

Answer 3

the practice of marking products with a distinctive label so that consumers know that their manufacture conforms to recognized environmental standards.

Question 4

With reference to food packaging, explain how designers are reducing the environmental impact of their products

Answer 4

Reducing size of food packaging
• Standardised shapes for efficient transportation
• Smart packaging to preserve food for longer
• Use of easily recyclable materials such as cardboard
• Reducing number of materials used and standardising polymers to
aid recycling
• Use of biodegradable polymers eg corn starch polymers
• Reduction in use of oil based plastics