Appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability

What is the main environmental impact of cotton during its growth?

• High water consumption

• High energy consumption

• High waste production

• High chemical usage

What is the primary environmental impact of synthetic or manufactured textiles?

• Water consumption

• Energy usage during production

• Waste production

• Chemical usage

What percentage of the cost of development, manufacture, and use of a typical product is determined in its design phase?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What was the initiative released by the Australian Government in 2001 to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Australian businesses?

• The Green Initiative

• Product Innovation – The Green Advantage

• Environmental Sustainability Program

• Eco-Friendly Business Initiative

What is another name for the Design for Environment (DfE) initiative?

• Eco-friendly Design

• Sustainable Design

• Ecodesign

• Green Design

What is the aim of the Design for Environment (DfE) initiative?

• To increase product sales

• To minimize environmental impacts and increase resource efficiency

• To reduce production costs

• To enhance product aesthetics

What is the concept called where all resources can be creatively reused, recycled, or reinvented to create innovative designed products?

• Cradle-to-grave analysis

• Cradle-to-cradle analysis

• Lifecycle analysis

• Environmental impact analysis

Which institution identified a series of DfE strategies to reduce environmental impacts at each stage of the lifecycle of a product?

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

• Stanford University

• University of Melbourne

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for design in the raw material extraction and processing stage?

• Resource conservation

• Low-impact materials

• Biodiversity conservation

• High-impact materials

Which of the following is a key aspect of manufacturing/packaging and distribution?

• Cleaner production

• Energy efficiency

• Reuse

• Service and repair