Sustainability

Question 1

Name the 6R’s

Answer 1

Repair, Re-use, Recycle, Rethink, Reduce, Refuse

Question 2

Repair

Answer 2

It’s better to fix things instead of throwing things away

Question 3

Re-use

Answer 3

People can extend a product’s life by passing it on or re-use parts or all of it to make something else

Question 4

Recycle

Answer 4

You can reprocess a material or product to make something else

Question 5

Rethink

Answer 5

Designers can think about whether the product can be made in a different way and design in a way that considers people and the environment

Question 6

Reduce

Answer 6

Long-lasting, durable products mean less and material and energy is used

Question 7

Refuse

Answer 7

Designers should refuse to design in a way that is damaging to the environment and people can refuse to buy products that seem wasteful

Question 8

Questions to ask in sustainability analysis

Answer 8

Could fewer raw materials have been used?
Could the energy used to produce or transport the product be reduced?
Can the materials be easily recycled?
Does the product use any recycled materials?
Does the product require an energy source?
Is there any toxic or hazardous waste from the product or its manufacture?