N26 Paper 1 pre-release (Lemon Magic)
N26 Paper 1 pre-release (Lemon Magic)

The Paper 1 pre-release statement was published on My IB on 30th July 2026 and can be downloaded here. You will need your My IB log-in details (please speak with your IB DP Coordinator if you need help to access this).
Lemon Magic (LM) designs and manufactures sustainable 3D-printed lamps using recycled lemon peel filament to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Below, you will find a list of key terms from the pre-release statement and the first 14 lines of the case study. Click on the icons to see the definitions.
The key terms in the pre-release statement are given below. The terms in bold relate to Business Management content in the syllabus (such as stakeholders, sources of finance, or STEEPLE analysis), whereas the other words provide context to the case study.
- 3D printing
- Composting
- Eco-friendly design
- Environmentally friendly
- Filament
- Food waste
- Innovation
- Invention lab
- Landfill site
- Manufacturing
- Minimum wage
- Mission statement
- Privately held company
- Raw material
- Recycling
- Retail chain
- Scientific centre
- Sustainability
- Sustainable design
- USB connection
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