Wider Design Issues

Question 1

How is deforestation an issue

Answer 1

Loss of trees for agriculture, contributes to greenhouse effect & cause flooding/soil erosion. Loss of wild habitats

Question 2

How is mining an issue

Answer 2

Extracting minerals, metals & coal from Earth. Soil erosion, air/water pollution. Creates open pits in landscapes, piles of waste & risk of sinkholes

Question 3

What are the responsibility of designers

Answer 3

Social responsibilities to consider what impacts their products may have on env:
- using mats from sustainable sources
- sourcing mats that have positive impact on farmers/workers

Question 4

What are the 6R’s

Answer 4

RETHINK: reconsider design & impact
REFUSE: avoid buying/using mats that are env/soc unacceptable
REDUCE: minimise consumption/waste

REUSE: use products again for another purpose rather than throwing out
REPAIR: fix damaged products where possible rather than replace

RECYCLE: take products apart & covert parts into usable mats once again

Question 5

How can we reduce atmospheric pollution

Answer 5

• switching from diesel & petrol to electric vehicles
• reducing no. of journeys made
• increasing use of renewable energy

Question 6

How can we reduce oceanic pollution

Answer 6

• using plastic free alternatives (refusing plastic straws, cups, bags)
• increase recycling to reduce waste dumped in ocean

Question 7

2 companies (on goodnotes)

Question 8

What does FSC do

Answer 8

Promote responsible, env friendly management of world’s forests