NSC Design Design in a Socio-Cultural/Environmental Context: 6.1.1 (Allocate 2 marks)
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6.1.1 (Allocate 2 marks)  
Biodegradable materials refer to materials that can decompose completely and not leave any traces of toxins in our earth or water. The bottle in FIGURE M is made from seaweed, a biodegradable, natural material that will decompose quickly and will not harm the earth.

6.1.2 (Allocate 4 marks)  
Plastic straws are single-use products that are made from plastic which is non-biodegradable and contributes to large scale ocean, river and land pollution. Fast food packaging made from polystryrene is discarded after use and can take hundreds of years to decompose. These waste materials contribute to landfills and are often consumed by animals resulting in poisoning and death. Note: materials may also be referred to.

6.2 Allocate 14 marks in total, 7 marks per case study.  
Allocate 1 mark for the name of the designer and the name of the design product

ONE CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER/DESIGN GROUP  
- Name of designer/design group/company and ONE design product  
Munch Bowls by Georgina de Kock.

- Refer to the statement (allocate 1 mark)

- Environmental challenges that have been addressed (allocate 2 or 3 marks)  
The Munch Bowls by Georgina de Kock were inspired by a growing concern to preserve the environment. The edible Munch Bowls are an eco-friendly, green alternative to toxic, and wasteful plastic and polystyrene food containers. These Munch Bowls reduce our carbon footprint as they utilise material that does not impact negatively on the environment.

- The appropriate use of materials, processes and technologies used during the research and production phases (allocate 2 or 3 marks)  
Munch Bowls aim to create more innovative, practical and wholesome edible eco-friendly products in the future. The edible Munch Bowl is derived from the idea of edible biscuit ice cream cones. The plant-based container is biodegradable and an ideal serving bowl for meals at festivals and other outdoor events.

ONE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER DESIGN GROUP  
- Name of designer/design group/company and ONE design product  
Edible water pods called the "Ohoo!" by Skipping Rocks Lab

- Environmental challenges that have been addressed (allocate 2 or 3 marks)  
Ohoo edible water pods challenge the greatest contributor to landfills, i.e. plastic bottles. In addition to this, the pollution caused by the production of plastic bottles is also addressed. This edible pod, filled with water, could answer the world’s plastic pollution problem by reducing the use of plastic and other harmful materials.

- The appropriate use of materials, processes and technologies used during the research and production phases (allocate 2 or 3 marks)  
The transparent membrane of these Ohoo pods is made from a fully biodegradable, seaweed extract. A group of three to ten Ohoo pods can be encapsulated in a sealable skin, just like the one Ohoo pods can be available and can be produced in all colours. Seaweed is a sustainable plant material that thrives in water and grows quickly and is renewable.

6.1.1 (Allocate 2 marks) Biodegradable materials refer to materials that can decompose completely and not leave any traces of toxins in our earth or water - NSC Design - Question 6 - 2019 - Paper 1

Worked Solution & Example Answer:6.1.1 (Allocate 2 marks) Biodegradable materials refer to materials that can decompose completely and not leave any traces of toxins in our earth or water - NSC Design - Question 6 - 2019 - Paper 1

6.1.1 (Allocate 2 marks)

6.1.2 (Allocate 4 marks)

6.2 (Allocate 14 marks in total, 7 marks per case study)

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