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Sustainable – A sustainable process or material is one that can be used without causing permanent damage to the environment or using up finite resourcesFinite Resources – A resource that will run out eventually e.g. crude oil. Also called a non-renewable resourceNon-Finite Resources – A resource that can be replaced by natural processes as fast as it’s consumed by humans, e.g. softwood trees in plantation. Also called a renewable resource.Carbon Footprint – The amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by making, using and eventually reusing, recycling or disposing of something at the end of its lifetime.Biodegradable – can be broken down naturally through the action of bacteria or other living organisms |
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Extraction and processing |
Extraction and processing: The amount of energy used to extract raw materials from the earth, or to produce it through farming or other methods, and process it ready for manufacturing. |
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Manufacturing |
Manufacturing and Production: The energy required to manipulate the raw and refined materials into a product ready for sale |
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Distribution |
Distribution: The packaging and transportation of the product to the end user. |
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End of life |
5. End of Life: The energy that is required to recycle the product and/or dispose of any waste. |
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Energy |
The energy that the product and any related consumables used during its working life or useful lifetime |
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Pinking |
Pinking – pinking shears are used to cut a zigzag edge along a woven fabric edge. This helps to prevent the woven threads from unravelling. |
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Bias binding |
Bias binding – when it is necessary to cover the fabric edge – bias binding can be folded in half and stitched along both edges of the flat seam. This can also be a cheaper option. |
