Ecological issues in the design and manufacture of products
Deforestation, mining, drilling and farming.
Mileage of product from raw material source, manufacture, distribution, user location and final disposal.
That carbon is produced during the manufacture of products.
MATHS & SCIENCE
Selecting appropriate materials.
Understanding of how to choose appropriate energy sources.
The six Rs
Reduce
Refuse
Re-use
Repair
Recycle
Rethink.
Social issues in the design and manufacture of products
Safe working conditions; reducing oceanic/atmospheric pollution and reducing the detrimental (negative) impact on others
MATHS & SCIENCE
Ethical factors and the social footprint of materials used in products.