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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

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

3. What is Bill's occupation?

4. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?

5. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the focus and attitude of the Industrial Revolution.

2. Describe one of Bill and Michael's ideas for completely positive design.

3. Describe Bill's experience in Jordan as a student and what he is inspired by.

4. What do the authors suggest for a solution to more efficient home designs, as opposed to the International Style of architecture?

5. Describe the idea of eco-efficiency and how it proposes to solve the industry, consumer, and environment problems.

6. Name two common household objects and their hidden health effects because of the chemicals they contain.

7. What challenges does Michael face while working for the Environmental Protection Agency?

8. Describe why books are traditionally difficult to recycle and how this book itself is a more positive design.

9. Describe the arguments against the Industrial Revolution throughout its history.

10. Describe the negative consequences the Industrial Revolution has on the environment and human health.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The authors describe five steps to putting eco-effectiveness into practice. Write summary of how to accomplish these five steps if you are a product designer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the problems and solutions to the throwaway society. What do the authors mean by a throwaway society? Why do consumers buy new products instead of alternatives? What are some solutions to change the throwaway mentality of product design?

Essay Topic 3

Define, describe, and give examples to explain the difference between the design philosophies of cradle to grave versus cradle to cradle.

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