AQA GCSE Design and Technology · 8552
Paper 1
Revise: EnvironmentA life cycle assessment (LCA) examines environmental impacts across a product's life: obtaining raw materials, manufacture, transport, use and disposal. This helps a business identify where changes could make the greatest difference. Products designed to last longer, be repaired or be recycled can reduce the demand for replacements and new raw materials.
- Revise: Critical evaluation of emerging technologies
An examination of environmental impacts across a product's life, from obtaining raw materials through manufacture, distribution and use to its end of life.