TMJ3M Manufacturing – The Environment and Society
Question One. Describe the benefits of using environmentally friendly products in the manufacturing process (e.g., the benefits of water-based versus solvent based adhesives or the opportunities for green industries like home solar); Due April 28th Download Rubric
Question Two. Identify a variety of alternative fuels (e.g., biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, electric power in hybrid systems) and energy sources (e.g., wind power, solar power, waste-to-energy) and explain how use of these fuels and energy sources can reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing industry. Due May 5th Download Rubric
Question Three. Explain how various sources of power generation used in manufacturing (e.g., coal, nuclear, solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cell, tidal, geothermal) affect the environment (e.g., construction of large hydroelectric dams can affect animal habitats and patterns of behaviour). Due May 12th Download Rubric
Question Four. Describe environmentally responsible practices that can be followed during the design and manufacture of a product (e.g., minimize waste, consider using renewable or recyclable materials, design and manufacture products that last or can be repaired as opposed to throw-away products, use processes that have minimal impact on workers and the local environment). Due May 19th Download Rubric
Question Five. Explain how the manufacturing industry affects the local and provincial economy (e.g., with respect to job creation, standards of living, sustainability and conservation of the environment, impact on First Nation communities). Due May 26th Download Rubric
Question Six. Describe how the manufacturing industry responds to changes in the global economy (e.g., fluctuating currencies, trade agreements, fluctuating demand in other countries) and how this response affects the local community and/ or the province as a whole (e.g., in terms of economic opportunities or risks for the local and/or provincial population). Due June 2nd Download Rubric
Question Seven. Explain how ergonomics and a good manufacturing work environment can affect people’s daily lives (e.g., by providing long-term health benefits, creating job efficiencies). Due June 9th Download Rubric