Topic 2.5: green design

Question 1

green design

Answer 1

designing in a way that takes account the environmental impact of the product throughout its life

Question 2

incremental innovation

Answer 2

a product may be improved using a higher performance components

Question 3

radical innovation

Answer 3

development of a new key design element that results in a new product

Question 4

green legislation

Answer 4

laws of regulations that are based on conservation and sustainability principles

Question 5

drivers for green design

Answer 5

consumer pressure: public may hav noticed environmental issues
legislation: environmental legislation has encouraged the design of greener products that tackle specific environmental issues

Question 6

Design objectives

Answer 6

1. Innovation
2. Low-impact materials
3. Optimized manufacturing

Question 7

Prevention Principle

Answer 7

Avoidance of minimization of production waste in relation to the production, use, and disposal of a product

Question 8

Precautionary principle

Answer 8

anticipation of potential problems in relation to the environmental impact of the production, use, and disposal of a product