Cradle to Cradle | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Introduction, This Book is Not a Tree

1. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?

Commonplace objects appear safe but are very dangerous once they are waste in the environment.

2. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?

Coffee grounds.

3. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?

Downcycling.

4. What is the problem with recycling as we know it?

Recycling means using the materials in a way they were not intended.

5. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?

Collecting rain water for household use.

6. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?

More chemicals and energy must be used in recycling products than in creating new ones.

7. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced...
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