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Redesign gallery 1

A company called Loliware has created edible cups and straws which are both edible and biodegradable.

• How does this impact costs?

• How does this impact people?

• How does this impact the environment?

Edible cups and straws

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Redesign gallery 2

Pearson Lloyd is a furniture design company. They have created their designs to use the smallest amount of material without compromising sturdiness.

• How does this impact costs?

• How does this impact people?

• How does this impact the environment?

Minimalist furniture

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Redesign gallery 3

This is a Mexican company which recycles bottles into furniture. The furniture is flat packed and does not require glue or nails (fewer materials needed).

• How does this impact costs?

• How does this impact people?

• How does this impact the environment?

Luken by Paola Calzada

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Redesign gallery 4

Levi made a commuter pair of jeans to promote people to cycle. These were water resistant, had a strap to hold a bike lock, and included a reflective strip for safety.

• How does this impact costs?

• How does this impact people?

• How does this impact the environment?

Cycling jeans

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Redesign gallery 5

This toaster is called the optimist. It is made out of 100% recycled aluminium that can be recycled at the end of its life. It has few moving parts so is unlikely to break and easy to repair. A counter allows users to see how much toast they have made during the toasters life.

• How does this impact costs?

• How does this impact people?

• How does this impact the environment?

Optimist toaster

STUDENT SHEET 5b