Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges

Question 1

Who has responcibility over a product’s environmental impact

Answer 1

The responcibility is shared between the designer, maker, retail and consumer

Question 2

How can designers tackle deforestation

Answer 2

● Source materials from sustainably managed forests
● Consider fast-growing softwoods, rather than hardwoods

Question 3

Global warming: Why is it thought to occur?

Answer 3

● Burning of fossil fuels
● Use of vehicles in transportation
● Land clearing
● Agriculture

Question 4

How can designers tackle global warming?

Answer 4

● Choosing different materials
● Using alternative energy to power machines
● Use less material
● Consume less power
● Design products that can be recycled at the end of use