Sustainable Design Quiz

What are the three strands of sustainable development recognized by The Brundtland Commission?

• Economic, Political, and Environmental

• Economic, Social, and Environmental

• Technological, Social, and Economic

• Social, Political, and Technological

Which of the following is NOT one of the six R's to help avoid pollution and resource depletion?

• Reduce

• Recycle

• Refuse

• Rebuild

What is the main concern of sustainability?

• Maximizing profits

• Managing resources and activities to avoid pollution and resource depletion

• Developing new technologies

• Increasing consumerism

What does the term 'upcycling' refer to?

• Recycling materials into the same product

• Burning waste to generate energy

• Creative reuse of unwanted products and materials

• Disposing of waste in landfills

What is an example of a material that is easy to recycle?

• Styrofoam

• Glass

• Ceramics

• Plastic

Why is ease of disassembly becoming an important factor in the design of cars and white goods?

• To reduce manufacturing costs

• To make products more aesthetically pleasing

• To facilitate recycling and repair

• To increase product weight

What does the phrase 'cradle to grave' mean in design?

• Designing products that last forever

• Considering the entire lifecycle of a product from creation to disposal

• Focusing only on the manufacturing process

• Designing products for a single use

What is unique about the 'Think Chair'?

• It is designed for outdoor use only

• It is the most expensive chair in the market

• It is designed to be easily disassembled and recycled

• It is made entirely of metal

What is a Fairphone?

• A phone that is the cheapest in the market

• A phone that is made entirely of recycled materials

• A phone that is designed to be easily repaired and upgraded

• A phone that is only available in fair trade stores

What is Biomimicry?

• The study of human anatomy

• The imitation of natural processes and systems in design

• The creation of synthetic materials

• The development of new software algorithms