Theme 1.3.1 Flashcards
consumer durables
goods that can be used repeatedly over a period of time, such as cars and household appliances
design mix
the range of features that are important when designing a product
ergonomics
the study of how people interact with their environment and the equipment they use - often in the workplace
ethical sourcing
using materials, components and services from suppliers that respect the environment, treat their workforce well and generally trade with integrity.
product design
the process of creating a new product or service
recycling
making use of materials that have been discarded as waste
resource depletion
the using up of natural resources
waste minimisation
reducing the quantity of resources that are discarded in the production process