Mocks revision Flashcards
Sustainabilty
Making sure the planet is able to support the growing population for the foreseeable future. This involves everyone using resources in a sensible manner.
Sustainability Questions
- Are the materials biodegradable?
- Could the amount of packaging have been reduced?
- Can the materials be easily recycled?
- Does the product require and energy resource?
- Could fewer materials have been used in the manufacture?
- Does the product have a negative impact on the environment?
- Does the product use any recycled materials in its manufacture?
- Is there any toxic or hazardous waste from the product, or its manufacture?
- Could the energy used to produce or transport the product be reduced?
What are the 6 R’s
(what they are and defintions)
Reduce - is it possible to reduce the amount of materials used? This will help to protect valuable resources.
Rethink - is there a better way to solve this problem that is less damaging to the environment?
Refuse - this means not accepting things that are not the best option for the environment. For example, is the packaging really needed?
Recycle - could recycled materials be used, or is the product made from materials that are easy to recycle?
Reuse - could the product have another use? Could its parts be used in other products? Is this information clearly communicated on the product? This will extend its life.
Repair - is the product easy to repair? This will extend its life.
Biodegradable
Something that can decompose with harming the environment in any way.
Blow Moulding
Manufacturing process for forming hollow plastic bottles
http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/blowm1.htm
Injection Moulding
Manufacturing process used for the production of plastic objects in large quantites.
http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/inject1.htm
Rotation moulding
A process for creating hollow objects (like easter eggs)
http://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/rotate2.html
What things should you consider when designing a product?
- Social issues
- Moral issues
- Environmental issues
- Sustainable issues
- Reduce energy conservation and pollution
Social Issues
Make sure the process we make don’t have a negative impact on others.
Moral Issues
Being fair and honest, making sure the decisions you make don’t harm others (e.g. fairtrade)
Environmental Issues
Try to improve the environment and not damage it
What are good materials to make toys with?
Plastic: the one below are injection moulded and are a thermoforming plastic… They are most suitable for a toy because they don’t break easily, they are very smooth and it has no toxic chemicals on it if injecsted.
- LDPE (low density polyethylene)
- HDPE (high density polyethylene)
Wood: The material below is most suitable because it is really difficult for it to splinter, making the injuries be hard to come by.
- Hardwood
- ash
- oak
- birch
What are the different types of plastic?
- Thermoforming - can be changed without heat
- Thermosetting - brittle
- Acrylic
- HDPE - Not brittle, sharp or hazardous chemicals
- LDPE - Not brittle, sharp or hazardous chemicals
P.I.C.T.P.D
(packaging)
Protect - Make sure product is safe, undamaged and unopened
Inform - Information about the product: Calorie Content, Barcode, Ingeredients, Recycling Info, Allergy Advice, Contact
Contain - To keep product in, prevent leakages, be shaped to fit
Transport - should be easy to transport (in bulk) but must remain intact
Preserve - Make sure temperature and freshness is maintained over time
Display - Advertise product to make it look good, Window to see product (made of acetate), attractive and distictive
What should you always add on packaging?
Labels and the legal requirements logo.
