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Title: Recycling


1
Recycling
  • The symbol that is used on products materials to
    show that they can be recycled is called the
    Modus Loop.

2
To recycle product or material means to reuse it.
However it may need some treatment or processing
before it can be reused.
  • There are three main types of recycling
  • Primary-meaning the product can be used in its
    original state. Old clothes in a charity shop.
  • Physical or Secondary- when it is torn ,shredded,
    melted or ground before being used. As in
    stuffing and felting
  • Chemical or Tertiary- when it is broken down and
    reformulated such as plastic bottles being used
    for duvets and fleeces.

3
The importance of recycling
  • Textiles products use a lot of natural resources.
    So it is important to reuse them rather than
    waste them
  • The key reasons for recycling are-
  • Save energy.
  • Save raw materials.
  • Reduce the need to make new materials.
  • Recycle
  • Reuse
  • Reduce
  • Refuse
  • Rethink
  • Repair

4
The 6 Rs of recycling
R Method
Recycle Recycle materials that can be recycled Buy products made from recycled materials Disassemble old products and reuse.
Reuse Buy/design products that can be reused. Reuse products by adapting them for a new use
Reduce Reduce the amount of materials used and wasted, and reduce the amount of energy used in production Reduce obsolescence Reduce the carbon footprint of a product
Refuse Refuse to buy products that are not sustainable or recyclable
Rethink Thinks about how you approach design differently Think about how you can reuse a product or its materials
Repair Repair products rather then buy new ones.
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Ethical Goods
  • As a designer we need to think about where
    fabrics and components come from and how they
    were produced.
  • As a consumer we need to look at the labels and
    buy products that have been produced ethically.
  • The Ethical Trading Initiative works towards
    improving conditions in global supply chains.

6
FSC The Forestry Stewardship Council
  • Applies to wood and wood products including paper.

7
European Eco Label
  • Applies to products and services where steps have
    been taken to minimise the environmental impact
    throughout the life of the product.

8
The European Energy Label
  • Applies to appliances to show there level of
    energy consumption.

9
Confidence in textiles/the Oeko-Tex Label
  • Applies to fabrics that have been tested to prove
    they do not contain any harmful substances.

10
Fair trade mark
  • Fairtrade provides a better deal for producers in
    developing countries.
  • The fairtrade mark gives a guarantee to consumers
    that the farmers and workers have been paid a
    fair and stable price.

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Mobius Loop
  • This label indicates how much of the product is
    made from recycled materials

12
Recyclable Plastic
  • This label identifies the type of recyclable
    plastic used.
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