Design Mix and Social Trends (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards

Range of features important when designing a product

Reducing quantity of resources discarded in production

Using materials that have been discarded as waste

Suppliers who respect environment & treat workers fairly

Goods used repeatedly over time (cars, appliances)

Only 5% of energy needed for new aluminium from ore

Up to 75%

Approx 18 months

Cut costs, boost sales, create USP, enhance reputation

Melts at lower temps than raw materials, saves energy