CLICK HERE FOR INDEX PAGE
REVISION CARDS - THE ENVIRONMENT AND CUSTOMERS
V. Ryan © 2014
PDF FILE - CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE WORKSHEET
Potential customers often consider the environment, when buying products. Some of the questions they ask are listed below.
PRODUCTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION Power consumption - Are high or low levels of electrical power needed to use the product? If the product needs batteries, are they rechargeable? How much energy has been used to manufacture the product? Has green energy (renewable energy) been used to manufacture the product?		THE CUSTOMER AND RECYCLING Recycling - is the product easy to disassemble and recycle? Is the product and its packaging made from recycled materials? ‘Closed loop’ recycling is where all the material used to make a product, is eventually recycled back into new products. Has the product’s packaging been kept to the minimum or is it ‘over’ packaged?
THE MANUFACTURER, CUSTOMER AND THE ENVIRONMENT Does the manufacturer supply refills or expect it’s customers to buy replacements with wasteful packaging? Is the manufacturer trying to reduce the products carbon footprint? Is the manufacturer and / or retailer actively involved in encouraging people, especially young people, to reduce the waste?		THE ECOLABLE The Ecolable scheme is managed by the European Union. Established in 1992. Aims to promote products and services that are environmentally friendly. Companies use this symbol / label to show that they sell products, that conserve the environment.
QUESTIONS
1. List two points about energy consumption, that the customer should consider, when purchasing a product?       2 marks
2. List two points about recycling, that the customer should consider, when purchasing a product?         2 marks
3. How can a responsible manufacturer help protect the environment, when manufacturing a product?          2 marks
CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT DESIGN INDEX PAGE

	Web www.technologystudent.com