Unit 6 Competency 2: Design a “green” alternative to an existing product
Suggested Objective a: Evaluate common products to discover positive/negative effects on the environment
Products made and used have varying effects on the environment. Some effects are good or positive. Other effects are bad or negative. Click the links below to learn more about this "phenomenon."
Environmental Impact - Product Life Cycle Links to an external site.
Determining the Environmental Impact of a Product Is a Complex Process Links to an external site.
Green Choices - Environmental Impacts Links to an external site.
How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Your Everyday Life!
Links to an external site.
Suggested Objective b: Using CAD, design an environmentally friendly alternative to a common product
Let's look at some links below that provide a wealth of information using CAD products for creating environmentally friendly products.
SolidWorks Design Analysis Links to an external site.
Product Design Process from Reference for Business Links to an external site.