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The document discusses creating a more sustainable painting brush as traditional brushes use materials like plastic and petroleum that take hundreds of years to decompose. A survey found that most artists are concerned about the environmental impact of their supplies but some lack awareness. The opportunity exists to design a brush that is biodegradable, safer to dispose of, and accommodates different sizes and thicknesses to improve versatility and longevity while reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

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DT IA Criterion A1

The document discusses creating a more sustainable painting brush as traditional brushes use materials like plastic and petroleum that take hundreds of years to decompose. A survey found that most artists are concerned about the environmental impact of their supplies but some lack awareness. The opportunity exists to design a brush that is biodegradable, safer to dispose of, and accommodates different sizes and thicknesses to improve versatility and longevity while reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

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Design Technology Internal Assessment

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A1 Design Opportunity

“Synthetic paint brushes take over 450 years to decompose, and their plastic handles take about 1,000 years. This is because
typical paint brush bristles are made of polyester, which is produced from coal and petroleum, and paint brush handles are
made from nonrenewable natural gas” (McClough)

Concerns about sustainability and ethical issues pique the interest of artists, from newcomers to experienced artists, who
are interested in eco-friendly options. A large number of painters are impacted by the usage of non-sustainable materials
in painting brushes. To gather more information on this conundrum, a survey was conducted and most artists have
thought about how traditional painting supplies affect the environment and have encountered tensions between their
need for artistic expression and their wish to leave as little of an environmental impact as possible. The issue emphasizes
the necessity for long-term solutions to environmental degradation and moral issues in artistic endeavors.

Majority acknowledges its impact on the


environment, minority lacks awareness

Majority acknowledges its impact on the


environment, minority lacks awareness

Honouring durability and lifespan

Aiming for paintbrush performance versatility

Favouring solutions that address particular aesthetic tastes

Favouring easy-to-use brushes for application that is smooth and effective

Varied levels of eco-consciousness

The opportunity arises to create a painting brush that is sustainable and takes into account the results of the survey as
well as environmental studies that draw attention to the risks connected to traditional art materials. This entails creating
a brush that ensures biodegradability and makes it easier to dispose of non-reusable components safely. By
accommodating a range of sizes and thicknesses, the design seeks to improve adaptability, durability, ease of use, and
sustainability while extending the product's useful life. Further mitigating the art industry's increasing carbon footprint.

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SOURCES

Coulter, Abby. “Unveiling the Environmental Impact of Art Supplies.” Sutton High News,
suttonhighnews.net/9837/showcase/unveiling-the-environmental-impact-of-art-supplies.

McClough, Libby. “Sustainability of Art Supplies - Environmental Justice Coalition - Medium.” Medium, 6 Jan. 2022,
medium.com/environmental-justice-coalition/sustainability-art-supplies-76d5d9d8089e.

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