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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. Why are the results of contamination so permanent on the planet?

2. What is meant by an "industrial re-evolution"?

3. How should homes meet heating, cooling, and power needs?

4. What do conventional plastic shoes emit every time you walk or run?

5. All of the following are things a well-designed roof should provide, except:

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how ants are a model for positive design that contributes to the environment.

2. Describe some good examples of useful packaging.

3. Explain the idea of "devolution."

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

5. Describe the furniture factory that the authors design for Herman Miller.

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. Which is more cost effective, large scale power or small scale power? Explain.

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Do you agree or disagree with the authors' opinion on basing designs on nature and tailoring designs to specific locations? Why or why not? Do you think that industry, business, consumers, workers, and the environment will all benefit equally from designs based on nature? Explain your reasoning.

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