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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. Which of the following is a true statement?

2. What do materials become in upcycling?

3. All of the following are true about a typical book except:

4. What do the authors suggest as an example of a good sewage treatment plan?

5. Why can't many materials be recycled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why contamination is so permanent on the planet.

2. Describe how our water supply is affected by the "throwaway" mentality.

3. What do the authors suggest we do so that our products resemble the diversity present in the natural world?

4. Explain what the authors mean by a "throwaway society."

5. How are the materials used to make the book Cradle to Cradle different than a typical bookstore book?

6. Describe some good examples of useful packaging.

7. What is the problem with current product packaging?

8. Explain and give an example of what the authors mean by products that are "monstrous hybrids".

9. Describe the qualities a building would provide if its design were based on a cherry tree. For example, would it be dark or light inside, warm or cold, etc?

10. Describe how the design of detergents and soaps can be improved for consumer use, the environment, and business.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the design concepts behind "one size fits all" and designing for "local use." How does each concept use energy and resources? What are the costs and benefits to each concept? Give some examples of product designs for each design concept.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay to explain the problems with current recycling practices. Cover the following three points in your essay.

1. Describe how recycle is inefficient and creates problems with product quality.

2. Describe why more chemicals are needed in recycling than in creating a new product.

3. Give examples of products that are very problematic to recycle.

Essay Topic 3

Write a three-part essay to summarize the experience and early inspiration for each of the authors.

Part 1. Describe the childhood and education of each author.

Part 2. Explain the significant event in each author's early career that became his inspiration to create positive designs.

Part 3. Describe how the authors meet their goals in creating their new company.

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