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Ecological issues in design — AQA Design and Technology 8552 | GradeGen
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AQA GCSE Design and Technology
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Ecological and social footprint
Ecological issues in design
AQA GCSE Design and Technology · 8552
Ecological issues in design
What you need to know
Evaluate the environmental impact of raw material extraction processes, including deforestation, mining, drilling, and farming.
Analyze the environmental cost of product mileage, from raw material sourcing to manufacture, distribution, user location, and final disposal.
Understand the carbon footprint generated during the manufacturing lifecycle of products.
Select appropriate materials and energy sources to minimize negative ecological impacts.
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