changes in the elements of the design mix to reflect social trends

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design for waste minimisation
- recyclable materials
- more durable products
- components that can be replaced
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reuse of resources
- prevents waste
- a company that may use water may find a way to reuse it
- mobile phones can be re used so that materials don't go to waste
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ethical sourcing
- fair trade
- no illegal labour or child labour
- business only use materials from suppliers who respect the environment
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design for recycling
- using plastics that are recyclable
- making recycling convenient
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benefits
-better reputation
-re-using means costs are reduced because you aren't wasting and having to spend money on putting things in landfill
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drawbacks
-fair trade, environmentally appropriate products are usually more costly
-constantly changing in the sense one minute customers are happy with where there product comes from next minute they aren't
-trends also affect where people buy from
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reuse of resources

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- prevents waste
- a company that may use water may find a way to reuse it
- mobile phones can be re used so that materials don't go to waste

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ethical sourcing

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design for recycling

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benefits

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