U1 : 6Rs for a sustainable design

Question 1

Reduce

Answer 1

Reduce the amount of material, energy and waste involved in manufacturing and using a product.

Question 2

Refuse

Answer 2

Refuse to use harmful or polluting materials opr processes.

Question 3

Rethink

Answer 3

Rethink conventional, unsustainable approaches, for example the choice of materials.

Question 4

Repair

Answer 4

Deisgn products that enable straightforward repair and refurbishment to extend lifetime.

Question 5

Re-use

Answer 5

Design products that can be reused and avoid single-use disposable products

Question 6

Recycable

Answer 6

Use recycable materials. Design should allow the seperation of material types at the end of its lifetime.