Community impact includes job creation (C) and increased traffic from heavy goods vehicles (D), as these directly affect local residents. Planning permission (A) and adjacent land use (B) are regulatory or planning factors, not direct community impacts. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus identifies C and D as key considerations, making them correct.

Using lightweight materials like paperboard, aluminium, and corrugated cardboard reduces the overall weight of shipments, lowering transportation costs and fuel consumption. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus promotes such choices as part of socially responsible packaging strategies that enhance economic efficiency while supporting environmental goals, making this statement true.

Noise pollution—unwanted or excessive sound—impacts both workers and the public. The CIPS L3M6 module notes its effects:

• Workers: Prolonged exposure (e.g., in warehouses near transport hubs) can cause hearing loss, stress, or reduced productivity.

• General Public: Communities near industrial sites or transport routes suffer sleep disruption, health issues (e.g., hypertension), and quality-of-life decline.

For example, a distribution center’s constant truck noise affects nearby residents and staff alike. LO2 emphasizes noise as an environmental concern in supply chains, requiring mitigation (e.g., sound barriers, quieter equipment) to align with sustainable practices.