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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
Buying materials or components from suppliers whose practices respect workers, communities and the environment.
Used by AQA
Paper 1
Revise: Material selection criteriaEthical sourcing means buying from suppliers whose practices respect workers, communities and the environment. Relevant considerations include fair labour practices, safe working conditions and responsible management of resources and waste.
Keep social, cultural and ethical considerations distinct, even where they overlap. FSC is an example of ethical sourcing, not a guarantee that a product has no environmental impact.
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