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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. The authors suggests that manufacturers should consider:
2. What model do early nomads follow?
3. All of the following are examples of local insulation and cooling systems, except:
4. Which of the following is a true statement?
5. What can we do with materials that cannot be safely recycled?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the problem with current product packaging?
2. Explain the idea of "devolution."
3. Explain why contamination is so permanent on the planet.
4. Describe how our water supply is affected by the "throwaway" mentality.
5. 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?
6. Describe how most roofing materials are poor designs.
7. How are the materials used to make the book Cradle to Cradle different than a typical bookstore book?
8. Explain why the authors find the cherry tree an inspiration for new industrial designs.
9. Give two examples of local cooling power.
10. Explain what the authors mean by a "throwaway society."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay to examine the problems with the current packaging used on products. Explain how packaging can be wasteful, and describe the effects of packaging on the environment. Provide some solutions to improve the current packaging designs or systems.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Compare and contrast the ideas of "less-bad" design and "completely positive" design. How does each idea affect the environment, industry, and consumers? What is the philosophy behind each design idea? What is the goal of each idea? What materials should be involved in the designs for each idea?
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