Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 1.14.3, 3.2.8, 3.3.2, 7.2.8 · Paper 1
A resource that can be replenished naturally, such as timber from trees that are regrown. Responsible management is needed to maintain its supply.
Revise: Green DesignsDesigners can reduce demand for new raw materials by using smaller quantities, selecting recycled materials or choosing renewable resources. Timber from responsibly managed forests is renewable because trees can be regrown; this does not mean that all timber is obtained sustainably.
- Revise: Ecological Footprint
A resource that can be replenished naturally within a useful timescale, provided its use does not exceed its replacement.