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Quick questions on Evaluating against sustainability: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
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What are the 6 Rs?Show answer
The 6 Rs are a checklist for designing and judging products more sustainably:
What is the life cycle of a material?Show answer
Every material has a life cycle: its whole journey through
What is balancing with cost?Show answer
Greener choices sometimes cost more or are harder to source. A good evaluation is honest about the trade-off: it suggests the most sustainable choice that still meets the specification and budget, rather than ignoring cost altogether.
What is q1?Show answer
List four of the 6 Rs. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State the four main stages of a material's life cycle. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how designing a product to be repaired helps the environment. [3 marks]
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