1. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology General ‘Sustainability’ Slides PK 2012

2. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Compostable Material PK 2012 This is used to indicate that the material is compostable, or Biodegradable. Can be biodegradable plastic used to pack fruit and vegetables.

3. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Put this in a Bottle Bank PK 2012 This is used to encourage people to recycle waste glass into bottle banks

4. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology The Green Dot PK 2012 The ‘Green Dot’ is used on packaging and indicates that the manufacturer has contributed to the cost of recycling packaging

5. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology International ‘Tidyman’ Symbol PK 2012 The ‘Tidyman’ or Do Not Litter symbol encourages people to dispose of unwanted packaging carefully. It is often seen with the motto ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ underneath in the UK

6. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Mobius Loop Recycling Symbol PK 2012 The Mobius Loop is the international recycling symbol. It indicates that a product can be recycled.

7. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Mobius Loop with a %age PK 2012 The Mobius Loop with a percentage in the centre shows what percentage of the material is recycled 20%

8. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology European Eco-Label PK 2012 The European Eco label is an official label awarded to a product guaranteeing that it has fulfilled specific criteria. A product awarded the Eco label will have a smaller environmental impact than other similar products. The ‘European Eco-Label’ is a symbol of the European eco- labelling scheme. This enables manufacturers, retailers and service providers to receive recognition for good practice. It helps to identify products that have minimum environmental impact.

9. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Recyclable Aluminium Symbols PK 2012 This symbol is used on products to show that they are made from recyclable (not recycled) Aluminium

10. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Forest Stewardship Council PK 2012 The Forest Stewardship Council mark is used by timber suppliers to assure customers that wood and wood products (including paper and card) have come from managed, sustainable sources.

11. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology British Standards Kitemark PK 2012 The ‘British Standards Kitemark’ means that the British Standards Institute (BSI) has independently tested a product, and that it conforms to the relevant British Standard. This gives the consumer confidence that the product does what it is supposed to.

12. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology The CE Mark PK 2012 The ‘CE’ Mark is used on many products sold in the European Economic Area (EEC). It certifies that a product has met European Union health, safety and environmental requirements which ensure consumer safety.

13. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Copyright Symbol PK 2012 The Copyright Symbol protects creative or artistic works. You can use copyright work ONLY with the owners poermission

14. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology The ‘e’ Mark PK 2012 The ‘e’ Mark is used on a label to indicate that a product has been packed according to the European Communities average weight rules. Products of 5 grams or more must state the weight followed by the ‘e’ mark

15. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Recycle Now Symbol PK 2012 The ‘Recycle Now’ symbol is used on a label to encourage people to recycle wherever possible. It may indicate how easy it is to recycle various materials.

16. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology National Association of Paper Merchants PK 2012 The ‘National Association of Paper Merchants’ Mark is given to show the amount of recycled material in the paper or board. (Number in middle can vary)

17. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Symbols on Various Recyclable Plastics PK 2012

18. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Recyclable Steel PK 2012 This is used to indicate that the material is steel, for recycling purposes. (Steel is a ferrous material and is magnetic) Other metals are not.

19. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Social Issues PK 2012 Nowadays we live in a ‘global society’. We need to be aware of the ways that this can affect the designing of products. Products need to be designed for use by a different range of cultures and nationalities, all of which may have different specific needs. Society has become multicultural and diverse; some products may be designed for a specific section of society, others may be universal across all. When designing, bear in mind: Social development – through recognising the need to consider the views of others when designing and discussing designed products. The relationship between man and the general environment. The economic development cycle of a range of products, and the impact on individuals, societies and countries. Issues associated with economic development and employment (eg. where a product is made, costs of components, materials, manufacturing including labour and transportation of finished products. The values of society – why we wear clothes (eg. protection, modesty, adornment) Clothing has become a way of reflecting gender, culture and religion. Some items have become unisex and are used across all of society.

20. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Moral Issues PK 2012 The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non- profit organisation that licenses the use of the Fairtrade Logo in the UK, in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards. Fairtrade is concerned with Moral issues. Essentially this is to do with the way products are manufactured, and the way in which this affects the safety, comfort and well being of the people who make them, and those who come into contact with the designs and products. Many companies follow a code of practice to try to ensure that products are made in the right conditions without exploiting workers. They will consider: Moral development, reflecting on how technology affects the environment, and the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies for local and national communities. Conditions of working within a manufacturing environment such as job satisfaction, wages, and safety of the workers and workplace. The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) which is an alliance of companies, government and trade unions which aim to promote and improve codes of practice re minimum working requirements. Ethical companies ensure that their employees have basic labour rights and also take care to protect the environment in the production, packaging and distribution of their goods. Such companies are often called ‘Sweatshop free’. Fairtrade Logo

21. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Environmental issues PK 2012 Carbon Footprint This is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment, in terms of the amount of greenhouse gasses produced through the release of Carbon Dioxide. This all has an impact on global warning. A carbon footprint is measured in terms of the transportation of materials and goods, energy use in manufacture and the use of natural resources and renewable resources. Carbon Offsetting This is the method by which people and companies can try to offset the impact that they have on the environment in terms of their carbon footprint. Carbon offsetting can involve contributing to developing more ecological methods of energy generation, and finding ways of helping to reduce carbon and CFCs in the atmosphere generally. Carbon Footprint Logo Reforestation is the term used to describe the restocking of existing forests. This can provide the ecosystem with resource benefits to soak up some of the negative effects of carbon dioxide. End of Life Disposal is linked to the need to dispose of redundant products and their packaging in a safe and environmentally friendly way. The use of labelling for symbols for specific products is helpful to the consumer when buying products. In a modern fast changing society where products are continually being changed, it is important to keep up to date with the following key areas: Understand and be able to select materials that are suitable and sustainable. Be aware of the disposal and recycling of materials and components. Prepare and use materials economically, minimising waste, using pre- manufactured standard components. Have knowledge of the need to reduce the use of environmentally unfriendly chemicals and materials, such as bleaches CFCs and toxic materials. High levels of pollution can be caused by manufacturing and ways to reduce this are constantly being investigated. It is sometimes necessary to use chemicals and manmade materials that are not the most ecologically sound, if that is the best solution available.

22. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology Design Issues PK 2012 Buying a product can be expensive, so we need to ensure that you have got what you want and that it will be of real benefit. Researching the product beforehand, and analysing the information gathered can help ensure a successful choice. Designers are constantly changing and evolving their work. Sources of inspiration can come from a wide range of areas. In all new products new and constantly changing materials are being developed. Smart and modern materials have developed massively over recent years. Eco Design This involves looking at the end product from its design to the finished article, its use of materials and energy. Eco-design is the process of designing a product from scratch with the environment in mind, and trying to minimise the damage caused to the environment by the products life cycle. A designer must consider the following stages carefully if the product is to be successful and acceptable as eco- designed: Product planning Product development Design process Functionality Safety Ergonomics Technical issues and requirements aesthetics Globalisation is the internationalisation of products labour and skills throughout the world. Products are made in countries where specific traditions, skills and techniques which are part of peoples everyday lives can give valuable income and jobs to a previously poor area. Manufacturers can take advantage of low labour costs.

23. GCSE Graphics Design & Technology ‘Buzzwords’ PK 2012 Carbon Footprint – measurement of the impact of human activities on the environment Carbon offsetting – actions to offset the impact people have on the environment CFCs – one of a group of synthetic substances discovered in the 1930s which were discovered to be are the main source of harm to the ozone layer during the 1980s. Culture – The way people behave and relate to one another; it is about the way that people live, work and spend their leisure time, and their beliefs and expectations. Eco Design – designing a product with the environment in mind. Globalisation – the internationalisation of products Life Cycle – the stages that a new product goes through from conception to eventual decomposition. Recycle – to reprocess materials to make another product. Reduce – to lesson the amount used. Reforestation – the replanting of existing forests and woods. Refuse – to not accept, to say no. Repair – to mend something Rethink – to look at a new way of doing something Reuse – to use again. Sweatshop – a business with poor working conditions. Moral Issue – deciding between right and wrong Social Issue – concerned with the way people live Sustainable Design – a way of thinking that supports responsible designing of products that do not have a negative impact on the environment. Sustainable – can be maintained over a period of time. Disposal – what we do with products that are no longer of use.

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