Environment

• What does sustainability refer to in product design?

  Sustainability refers to products designed to have a lesser environmental impact and improve working conditions.
• How do responsible designers ensure sustainability in their products?

  They modify design ideas to consider sustainability issues in materials, processes, and finishes.
• What are the stages of the Product Life Cycle?

  • Birth: Materials produced, Manufacture, Assembly, Packaging, Transportation
  • Life: Delivery, Assemble/Installation, Use, Service/maintain, Repair
  • Death: Remove, Reuse, Recycle
• What characterizes a sustainable forest?

  A sustainable forest is carefully managed and replaces cut trees with seedlings.
• What measures are taken to ensure the safety of wildlife in sustainable forestry?

  Great care is taken to preserve the natural environment and protect wildlife.
• How is a carbon footprint calculated?

  It is calculated by measuring direct emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning.
• What is a carbon footprint?

  Your carbon footprint is the impact you make on the earth through your lifestyle.
• What impact does the release of carbon dioxide have on climate change?

  The release of carbon dioxide significantly contributes to climate change.
• How can companies reduce their carbon footprint?

  • Reduce product/packaging size to minimize journeys
  • Use energy-efficient vehicles
  • Locally source materials to cut down vehicle use
• Give examples of renewable resources.

  Examples include timber, cotton, and paper.
• What does the FSC logo indicate about timber?

  The FSC logo indicates that the timber is renewable and replanted.
• What are non-renewable resources?

  Non-renewable resources are materials that are finite and will eventually run out.
• What are renewable resources?

  Renewable resources are materials that can be regrown or replaced.
• What are the 6 R's in sustainable design?

  1. Reduce: Cut down on material and energy use.
  2. Reuse: Use a product to make something else.
  3. Recycle: Reprocess a material or product.
  4. Refuse: Don't use a material or buy a product if unnecessary.
  5. Repair: Fix products that break down or don't work properly.
  6. Rethink: Design considering people and the environment.
• Why is it important to consider the 6 R's in product design?

  It helps to minimize waste and promote sustainability in design.
• Give examples of non-renewable resources.

  Examples include oil, ores, and minerals.