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Quick questions on Impact of design and manufacture on society and the environment - SQA Higher Design and Manufacture

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Explain what is meant by planned obsolescence and why it is a sustainability problem. [3 marks]
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Explain three of the six Rs as design decisions for reducing the impact of a packaging design. [6 marks]
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Explain one positive and one negative effect of automation on the manufacturing workforce. [4 marks]

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