Sustainable Design Quiz

What does "sustainable design" mean?

• Making things that last a long time

• Making things that harm the environment

• Making things that use a lot of energy

• Making things that are cheap

Which of these materials is best for the environment?

• Plastic

• Recycled paper

• Styrofoam

• Non-recyclable glass

Why should we use less plastic in design?

• It looks ugly

• It takes a long time to break down and harms nature

• It is too expensive

• It is too colourful

Which of these is an example of a sustainable product?

• A plastic straw

• A paper bag

• A disposable spoon

• A single-use water bottle

What is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Wind

• Petrol

• Plastic

What does "recycling" mean?

• Throwing things away

• Using things again in a new way

• Making things dirty

• Breaking things on purpose

Why should designers think about sustainability?

• To protect the planet

• To make things more expensive

• To waste more materials

• To make products look boring

Which of these is a natural material?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Wood

• Styrofoam

What is an example of upcycling?

• Throwing away an old t-shirt

• Turning an old t-shirt into a reusable bag

• Burning plastic bottles

• Buying more new products

Sustainable design helps the environment.