Globalisation of design & manufacture

Question 1

Define fairtrade.

Answer 1

This is about establishing better prices,working conditions and terms of trades for farmers and workers in developing countries.

Question 2

Define the ‘circular economy’

Answer 2

How products can be reused or cycled in other products, therefore, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill

Question 3

Give examples of new sustainable energy sources

Answer 3

These include biodiesel(a type of diesel derived from plant oil) and hydrogen power(which is where engines combust hydrogen power).

Question 4

define ethics.

Answer 4

What is thought to be right or wrong

Question 5

Define social awareness

Answer 5

This is about what is right or wrong with regards to people and their working conditions and/or what people find offensive or acceptable in the design of a product or how its made.

Question 6

What is a ‘globalized’ economy?

Answer 6

This means a highly interconnected world where products,services and ideas are shared quickly between people.