Merge pull request #90 from OpenDataManchester/boolean-harmonise

Boolean harmonise

docs/3_Data_Specification/3_1_Base_Materials.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ The base materials schema contains information regarding the core materials. The
 |baseMaterialType|`recommended`|String|Is the base material 'synthetic' or 'biobased'? Use the identifier of the material type that this row relates to. The entry here should be drawn from the [Material Type Controlled List](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_001_Material_Type.md).|
 |materialChemCID|`recommended`|String|The PubChem CID for the exact base material used. The PubChem CID is PubChem's compound identifier, which is a non-zero integer for a unique chemical structure. PubChem CID can be found using their [search](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/){target=_blank}. If for some reason the PubChem CID cannot be located, consider contributing to PubChem and create the compound identifier. However, if this cannot be done, please enter `Unknown`.|
 |externalIdentifiers|`recommended`|Dictionary|A dictionary of identifiers that might be used to identify the base material in other systems. For example: manufacturer's own internal identifier, bar codes or global trade item number (gtin). To provide external identifiers please follow this format. `{'externalIdentifierName1': 'identifier1', 'externalIdentifierName2': 'identifier2'}`|
-|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the base material have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)?|
+|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the base material have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |certificationClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding the certification. The entries should be the [Certification Claims Relationship List](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_005_Certification_Claims.md) identifiers.|
 |manufacturedCountry|`recommended`|Numeric|The country the component was manufactured in. Use the country numeric [ISO codes](https://www.iban.com/country-codes){target=_blank} as described in the ISO 3166 international standard.|
 |updateDate|`required`|String|The date that the base material was provided/last updated. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|

docs/3_Data_Specification/3_2_Materials.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ The materials schema contains information regarding the materials that are used
 |externalIdentifiers|`recommended`|Dictionary|A dictionary of identifiers that might be used to identify the material in other systems. For example: manufacturer's own internal identifier, bar codes or global trade item number (gtin). To provide external identifiers please follow this format. `{'externalIdentifierName1': 'identifier1', 'externalIdentifierName2': 'identifier2'}`|
 |materialConstituents|`required`|List|The information regarding the consituents that are combined to create this material. The entries should be from the [Material Constituents Relationship List](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_001_Material_Constituents.md) identifier.|
 |combinationPurpose|`recommended`|String|Why is this material being used? Use the identifier of the function that this row relates to. The entry here should be drawn from the [Function Controlled List](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_004_Function.md).|
-|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the material have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)?|
+|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the material have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |certificationClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding the certification. The entries should be the [Certification Claims Relationship List](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_005_Certification_Claims.md) identifiers.|
 |manufacturedCountry|`recommended`|Numeric|The country the component was manufactured in. Use the country numeric [ISO codes](https://www.iban.com/country-codes){target=_blank} as described in the ISO 3166 international standard.|
 |updateDate|`required`|String|The date that the material was provided/last updated. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|

docs/3_Data_Specification/3_3_Components.md

@@ -32,18 +32,18 @@ The components schema contains information regarding the individual components t
 |shape|`recommended`|String|What is the shape of the component? The entry should contain the [shape controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_006_Shape.md) identifier for the component.|
 |function|`recommended`|String|What is the function of the component? The entry should contain the [function controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_004_Function.md) identifier for the component.|
 |flexibility|`recommended`|String|Whether the component is considered flexible or rigid. The entry should be the [flexibility controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_007_Flexibility.md) identifier.|
-|branding|`required`|Boolean|Does the component contain your own brand (logo, trademark, or any distinctive mark)?|
+|branding|`required`|Boolean|Does the component contain your own brand (logo, trademark, or any distinctive mark)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |componentEndOfLifeRoutes|`recommended`|List|The information regarding this component's proposed end of life routes. The entries should be the [component end of life routes](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_007_Component_End_of_Life_Routes.md) identifiers.|
 |colour|`recommended`|String|The actual colour of the component at point of production using CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-blacK) values. The format is specified according to cmyk(C%, M%, Y%, K%), where C, M, Y, and K are the percent values for the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black values of the color. For example: black is `cmyk(0%,0%,0%,100%)`. If there are multiple colours input `decorative`.|
 |opacity|`recommended`|String|The transparency of the colours. The entry should be the [opacity controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_009_Opacity.md) identifier.|
-|loaned|`required`|Boolean|Is the component hired or loaned out as reusable packaging?|
+|loaned|`required`|Boolean|Is the component hired or loaned out as reusable packaging? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |reuseSystems|`recommended`|List|The system(s) that facilitates the reuse of the component  `e.g., Loop`. The entries should be the [reuse system controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_010_Reuse_System.md) identifier(s).|
-|partOfMultipack|`required`|Boolean|Is the component part of a multipack? Answer as: TRUE for yes and FALSE for no.|
+|partOfMultipack|`required`|Boolean|Is the component part of a multipack? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |recycledContent|`recommended`|Numeric|The minimum allowable percent of how much recycled content is included in the makeup of the component. t is ‘required’ for plastic packaging where for the purposes of this standard we refer to [UK's HM Revenue & Customs](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-which-packaging-is-subject-to-plastic-packaging-tax){target=_blank} definition of recycled content. "Recycled plastic is plastic that has been reprocessed from recovered material by using a chemical or manufacturing process. This is so it can be used either for its original purpose or for other purposes. This does not include organic recycling. Recovered material is pre-consumer plastic or post-consumer plastic that both: a) is no longer suitable to be used in the process from which it was generated and would otherwise have been used for energy recovery (for example, by incineration) or disposed of as waste (for example, by being sent to landfill); b) has been collected and recovered for use as a material input for a recycling or manufacturing process, instead of new primary material"|
 |recycledContentClaims|`required`|List|The information regarding the recycled contents. The entries should be the [recycled content claims relationship list](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_009_Recycled_Content_Claims.md) indentifiers.|
-|recyclability|`recommended`|Boolean|Is the component recyclable (as determined by a reputable source)?|
+|recyclability|`recommended`|Boolean|Is the component recyclable (as determined by a reputable source)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |recyclabilityClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding this recyclability claims. The entries should be the [recyclability claims relationship list](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_006_Recyclability_Claims.md) identifiers.|
-|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the component have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)?|
+|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the component have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |certificationClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding the certifications. The entries should be the [certification claims relationship list](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_005_Certification_Claims.md) identifiers.|
 |manufacturedCountry|`recommended`|Numeric|The country the component was manufactured in. Use the country numeric [ISO codes](https://www.iban.com/country-codes){target=_blank} as described in the ISO 3166 international standard.|
 |updateDate|`required`|String|The date that the component was provided/last updated. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|

docs/3_Data_Specification/3_4_Complete_Packaging.md

@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ The complete packaging schema contains information regarding the complete packag
 |productType|`recommended`|String|Information about the product contained in the complete packaging. The entry here should be drawn from the [product type controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_012_Product_Type.md).|
 |componentContactWithProduct|`required`|List|What components (if any) come into direct contact with the product before purchased by a consumer? If none of the components come into contact with the product use `NA`.|
 |LOWcodeWproduct|`recommended`|String|The list of waste code for **everything** in the complete packaging. LOW code is synonymous with European Waste Catalogue Code (EWC). For example: an empty bottle would have a LOWcode of `15 01 02`. Please use [Dsposal](https://dsposal.uk/browse/ewc){target=_blank} or [legislation.gov](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/895/schedule/1/made){target=_blank} to find the LOWcode. **Note**: The LOWcode can based on its combination with other components and the actual product contained in the complete packaging. Be sure to include the complete packaging LOWcode with the product. If you cannot find the code or are uncertain please enter `Uncertain`.|
-|onTheGo|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging often classed as packaging that will end up in street bins?|
-|householdWaste|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging often classed as packaging that will end up in kerbside collections?|
+|onTheGo|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging often classed as packaging that will end up in street bins? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
+|householdWaste|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging often classed as packaging that will end up in kerbside collections? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |depositReturnSchemes|`required`|List|Which countries support a deposit return scheme for this particular complete packaging? The entries here should be drawn from the [deposit return scheme controlled list](../5_Controlled_Lists/5_013_Deposit_Return_Scheme.md).|
 |completePackagingEndOfLifeRoutes|`recommended`|List|The information regarding this complete packaging's proposed end of life routes. The entries should be the [complete packaging end of life routes](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_008_Complete_Packaging_End_of_Life_Routes.md) identifiers.|
-|recyclability|`recommended`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging recyclable (as determined by a reputable source)?|
+|recyclability|`recommended`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging recyclable (as determined by a reputable source)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |recyclabilityClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding this recyclability claims. The entries should be the [recyclability claims relationship list](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_006_Recyclability_Claims.md) identifiers.|
 |height|`recommended`|Numeric|The height of the complete packaging. Please see the guidelines below on how to properly measure and report the height.|
 |heightDate|`recommended`|String|The date that the height was last verified/measured. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ The complete packaging schema contains information regarding the complete packag
 |weightDate|`recommended`|String|The date that the weight was last verified/measured. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|
 |servingCapacity|`recommended`|Numeric|The serving capacity of the complete packaging - how much of a product that can be contained in the complete packaging.|
 |servingCapacityDate|`recommended`|String|The date that the serving capacity was last verified/measured. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|
-|partOfMultipack|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging part of a multipack? Answer as: `1` for yes and `0` for no.|
-|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the complete packaging have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)?|
+|partOfMultipack|`required`|Boolean|Is the complete packaging part of a multipack? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
+|certification|`recommended`|Boolean|Does the complete packaging have a certificate (e.g. FSC, REACH, FSA etc.)? Answer as: `TRUE` for yes and `FALSE` for no.|
 |certificationClaims|`recommended`|List|The information regarding the certifications. The entries should be the [certification claims relationship list](../6_Relationship_Lists/6_005_Certification_Claims.md) identifiers.|
 |updateDate|`required`|String|The date that the complete packaging was provided/last updated. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|
 |releaseDate|`recommended`|String|The date that the complete packaging will be available to use. Use the format `dd/mm/yyyy`.|