Sustainability and Design Quiz

What is the aim of sustainable design?

• To use the most expensive materials

• To minimize negative impacts on the environment

• To create the most complex designs

• To maximize profits

Which of the following is NOT a stage in a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

• Disposal

• Marketing and sales

• Manufacture and assembly

• Extraction of raw materials

Which of the following is a finite resource?

• Cotton

• Oil

• Wood

• Wool

Which of the following is a non-finite resource?

• Gas

• Coal

• Cotton

• Oil

What is one way to reduce waste throughout a product's life?

• Increasing landfill sites

• Creating products with re-usable or replaceable parts

• Using non-recyclable materials

• Using more disposable products

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the negative impact at each stage of a product's life cycle?

• Using alternative materials

• Increasing the number of parts

• Using alternative energy sources

• Sourcing local materials

What is a characteristic of finite resources?

• They are always renewable

• They are sustainable

• They are in short supply and will eventually run out

• They can be easily replaced

Which of the following is an example of a non-finite resource?

• Oil

• Gas

• Coal

• Wool

What is one method to encourage the use of renewable power sources?

• Expanding landfill sites

• Using non-recyclable materials

• Increasing the amount of disposable products

• Financial incentives for users to refill products

What is the purpose of labelling for recycling?

• To increase product complexity

• To reduce the negative impact on the environment

• To use more finite resources

• To make products more expensive