Worksheetssustainable development
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 39mins
Sustainable Development is that development which satisfies the need of
present generation only
future generation
compromise between the generations
present generation without compromising the ability of future generations
Which does not belong to 3p's of triple bottom line
Planet
Profit
Place
People
Sustainable development is a design strategy. Its aim is to?
Use only local materials to make local inventions
Develop the maximum profits for people in their manufacturing organisation
Use a pattern of resources that meet human need while preserving the environment
Enable companies to legally produce products without a concern for the environment.
Triple bottom line sustainability relates to a strategy that:
Adds economic, social and environmental factors to an organisation’s success
Enables organisations to predict its environmental needs
Projects economic futures for organisations
Enables organisations to maximise profit and minimise losses
Which of the following is an example of a platform for a global strategy for sustainable development?
Earth Summit Rio de Janeiro 1992
Planet Earth D’uran D’uran 1982
Summit for sustainable development 1969
Conference of sustainable development Paris 1971
Trickle down economics forms part of the philosophy of Triple Bottom Line Sustainability. Which of the following best describes its function?
Ensures the rich retain most of the wealth without assistance to the poor
Economic idea that enables the poor to equally share the wealth of the company
Eco-political argument that it increases the wealth of the rich which is for the good of the poor
None of the above
Product stewardship requires all stakeholders, including designers to be involved in making, buying, selling or handling equipment to take responsibility for minimising environmental, health and safety impact at all stages of the life cycle. Which of the following would be considered sustainable products that require this type of care?
Organic foods
Genetically Modified Foods
Forests
All of the above
Which group of people might break laws to express their views on the environment?
Eco-warriors
Eco-champions
Eco-fans
Eco-phobes
Many eco- and energy labelling schemes have similarities, and international standardisation. What is the main advantage of having a common world-wide approach?
It saves making a variety of labels and saves on printing costs
Manufacturers benefit from not having to design a variety of labelling ideas
It easier for consumers to understand their meaning and compare products from different contexts
None of the above
