The six Rs and the environment (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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The six Rs framework
The six Rs framework
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Rethink, Refuse
Reduce strategy focus
Reduce strategy focus
Minimize materials, energy, consumables in production & use
Reuse principle aim
Reuse principle aim
Products serve multiple purposes or continue beyond lifespan
Materials that can be recycled
Materials that can be recycled
Polymers, metals, textiles, timber, paper, cardboard
Repair strategy focus
Repair strategy focus
Build in repairability, spare parts, clear instructions
Rethink strategy importance
Rethink strategy importance
Most fundamental - questions if product is actually needed
Refuse strategy meaning
Refuse strategy meaning
Avoid products/materials that harm the environment
Designer's crucial responsibility
Designer's crucial responsibility
Minimize environmental impact of products
Why must designers minimize environmental impact?
Why must designers minimize environmental impact?
Natural resources are limited
Example of reduce: vacuum cleaner
Example of reduce: vacuum cleaner
Bagless design eliminates need for replacement bags