Environmental, Social and Economic Challenge

Question 1

Give 3 reasons on why deforestation occurs

Answer 1

Trees are cut down to use for timber and paper based products and the trees are not replaced

Trees are cut down to create grazing space for animals or fro growing crops

The cutting down of trees is not always managed in a sustainable way, with hardwoods being cut down and not effectively replaced

Question 2

What is the FSC organisation

Answer 2

Reviews how materials for [products made from trees are provided and gives approval to sustainable practice

Question 3

What does FSC mean for the consumer

Answer 3

Allows consumers to recognise the logo and know that the wood, paper and board used in the product comes from well managed forests

Question 4

Give some checkpoints for a forest to be FSC approved

Answer 4

Complying with laws
Protecting indigenous communities and their right on land
Being positive for local communities
Maintain the ecosystem and the environment

Question 5

Designers may consider fast growing…………rather than slower growing hardwoods

Answer 5

Softwoods

Question 6

What is global warming

Answer 6

The increase on the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans

Question 7

What is fair trade

Answer 7

Trading partnership that works towards fair prices and better working conditions for farmers and workers who produce goods all around the globe

Question 8

Who benefits the most from fair trade

Answer 8

Smaller scale farmers and workers who are often more venerable in comparison to a larger business.