DP Design Technology Questionbank

Outline one possible impact on the sustainability report in Figure 2 if the material of the component is changed from a thermoplastic to a thermosetting plastic.

Outline one way that pressure groups may have influenced the development of the Tony’s Chocolonely brand.

Tony’s Chocolonely has made progress towards a sustainable approach.

Suggest one additional strategy Tony’s Chocolonely could use to promote each of the three aspects of triple bottom line sustainability.

Which of the following sustainable consumption strategies would have the most impact on the consumer when choosing an electrical appliance?

A. Eco-labelling

B. Energy labelling

C. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

D. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

List two methods of government intervention that could encourage the adoption of sustainable innovation such as the Powerwall 2.

Outline how the Powerwall 2 can support the concept of ethical consumerism.

Compare the consumer attitudes and behaviours towards the Powerwall 2 from the perspective of an eco-champion and that of an eco-phobe.

List two ways in which the Natural Brush is an example of sustainable design.

Explain how the Nautral Brush balances material, health and usability considerations.

Outline how the Natural Brush can be seen as an example of ethical consumerism.

List two ways how pressure groups such as Greenpeace influence consumer preferences.

Explain three ways in which Futuretensils is meeting Datschefski’s principles of sustainable design.

Explain the benefits of sustainability reporting for manufacturers such as Smart’s Shoes.

Outline how decoupling contributes to Smart’s Shoes sustainable policies and practices.

Outline one way how partnerships between city authorities and e-scooter companies could encourage sustainable innovation.

Explain why the first-generation Soar e-scooters cannot be considered to be a sustainable design.