Where has the material come from? How has it arrived here?
- locally sourced? other side of the world? by plane? ship?
Is the material the main purpose of sourcing? Is it a bi-product?
What are therefore its implications?
- finite resource running out? deforestation?
What is the process like? Is it harmful to its surrounding environment?
- contamination? pollution? humans' health and safety?
What is the source?
- plant? animal? animal welfare considered?
What can be done once its purpose is fulfilled?
- bin, burn, recycle, decompose? its implications?