environmental impact Flashcards
1
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designers must consider
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- how to conserve materials
- how to conserve energy during manufacture
- that products are as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible
- total carbon footprint
- total product miles
2
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sustainability
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- managing the planet and its resources
- making a minimal negative impact
3
Q
finite resources
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- will run out eventually
- plastics/polymers
- metals
4
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infinite resources
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- can be re-grown and renewed
- will not run out
- paper
- boards
- natural timbers
- cotton
- leather
5
Q
how can environmental impact of products and manufacture be reduced
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- reducing product miles by making the product in the country it is sold in
- repairing products rather than throwing them away
- planting more trees to reduce deforestation
- recycling
- using fewer finite resources
- reducing pollution by using less plastics, efficient manufacture, less waste, and using renewable energy
6
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life cycle assessment
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- when a designer looks at environmental impact a product has over its life time and how it can be reduced
- impact of materials
- impact of process
- impact of packaging
- product miles
- impact while in use
- impact when disposed of (6Rs)
7
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impact of packaging
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- designers must consider factors that use the optimum amount of packaging to protect products and prevent waste
- making packaging lightweight
- using recycled content
- making packaging recyclable or reusable
- use of refills and concentrates
- using minimal packaging materials
- charging for items like carrier bags
8
Q
non-renewable energy
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- oil
- gas
- coal
- nuclear
9
Q
renewable energy
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- hydro
- wind
- solar
- tidal
- geothermal
- biomass
10
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advantages of renewable energy
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- sustainable
- generally require less maintenance
- reduces operational costs
- little to no waste
- social and economic benefits
11
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disadvantages of renewable energy
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- difficult to produce large quantities
- often relies on weather which can be unreliable and inconsistent
- cannot be stored in large quantities
- currently more expensive than traditional methods due to large capital costs associated with new technology
12
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circular economy
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- a cradle to grave approach to product life cycle
13
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biological nutrients
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- organic
- non-toxic
- can be composted and can safely re enter eco systems
14
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technical nutrients
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- man made materials are designed to be used repeatedly
- high quality with minimal energy
15
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impact of circular economy
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- works against take make dispose culture
- reduce use of finite resources
- reduce waste
- avoid pollution
- make UK economy more competitive
- reduce environmental impact of product and manufacture
