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The Environmental and Economic issues relating to design and manufacture…
The Environmental and Economic issues relating to design and manufacture
Carbon offsetting schemes
Disposal of waste
Biodegradable
Using less material
Recycled material
Upcycled material
Using non-toxic and recyclable materials
Using reuseable materials and components
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Designing for energy efficiency in the use of the product
Using renewable energy sources/ more efficient energy resources
Costs
Production Costs
Advertising Costs
Quality
Distribution Costs → Transportation costs
Brand name
Tax
Psychological pricing (12.90 instead of 13)
How much do competitors charge
Location → if it is in the airport or marina bay sands it will be more expensive
Wage costs (Production in LIC’s)
Carbon offsetting schemes
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Using an excess of raw materials
Trees
Deforestation
Increases chance of desertification
Increases levels of CO2
Oil
Refined oil/crude oil
Stone
Water
Over harvesting
Dust storms
Pollution from manufacture, distribution/transportation
Global Warming