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Which of the following is an example of ethical designing?

Designing products that are aesthetically pleasing
Designing products that are expensive
Designing products that are trendy
Designing products that can be repaired, recycled or reused (correct)

What does LCA stand for?

Life-cycle assessment (correct)
Life-cycle appraisal
Life-cycle audit
Life-cycle analysis

What does LCA help designers assess?

The popularity of a product
The cost of manufacturing a product
The aesthetic appeal of a product
Environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life-cycle (correct)

What is one of the considerations designers must have when creating sustainable and ethical products?

The impact on the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of considering the materials sources, labor, and product's afterlife in the design process?

To create sustainable and ethical products (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ecological footprint?

The purpose of the ecological footprint is to measure human demand on nature and track this demand through an ecological accounting system. Signup and view all the answers

What ethical issue does a designer need to consider regarding the working conditions of the people who make the products?

A designer needs to consider the working conditions of the people who make the products. Signup and view all the answers

What is Fairtrade and how does it benefit producers in developing countries?

Fairtrade is trading between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries. It benefits producers by ensuring fair prices and providing workers with a stable income. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of pressure do designers and manufacturers face regarding the impact of their products on the environment?

Designers and manufacturers face pressure from consumers and the government to reduce the impact of their products on the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility do designers have in ensuring that raw materials used in products are ethically sourced?

Designers have a responsibility to ensure that raw materials used in products are ethically sourced. Signup and view all the answers