Year 9 - Design and technology
Distribution
The circular economy
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will develop knowledge of technology in society and its effects on design. Through the life cycle assessment of popular products, they will learn how to be responsible designers.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how decisions for the distribution stage can reduce the environmental impact of a product.
Key Notes
- Decisions for the distribution stage have the potential to reduce environmental impact.
- Material options for packaging are evolving to be more sustainable.
Vocabulary To Learn
- distribution: process of getting a product from the manufacturer to the stakeholders
- circular economy: products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste
- carbon emissions: volume of carbon produced contributing to global warming
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The only way to reduce environmental impact at the distribution stage is through using electric vehicles.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Decisions for the distribution stage have the potential to reduce environmental impact. Material options for packaging are evolving to be more sustainable.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'distribution'
process of getting a product from the manufacturer to the stakeholders.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The only way to reduce environmental impact at the distribution stage is through using electric vehicles. Correction: There are many ways such as designing flat pack, stackable and lightweight products, packaging materials options and choosing where to locate manufacture.
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