Which of the following are true of a green design?

I. Meets all parts of the triple bottom line

II. Is a short-term solution

III. Has a cradle to grave approach

Some sustainable energy innovations are initiated by individuals and businesses through local initiatives. Which term best describes this?

Which of the following can be used by governments to drive sustainable innovation?

I. Subsidies for public transport

II. Education

III. Regulation of fossil fuel use

In some countries, governments require manufacturers to cover the costs of collecting and recycling their products. This is an example of…

Everyone involved in making, selling, buying or handling a product takes responsibility for minimizing the environmental impact throughout its life cycle. What is the name given to this type of sustainable development?

A person that enthusiastically adopts environmentally friendly practices as a consumer is known as…

Which of the following principles are true of sustainable design?

I. Environmental

II. Economic

III. Social

Which of the following strategies involves stakeholders at a local level?

Which of the following sustainable consumption strategies would have the most impact on the consumer when choosing an electrical appliance?

The European Union introduced new labelling laws in 2014 requiring any products that contain palm oil to be listed as an ingredient. This is an example of which type of sustainable innovation strategy?

Separating economic growth from negative ecological impact is known as…

Triple bottom line sustainability does not only focus on the profitability of an organization or product, but also the environmental and social benefit it can bring.

Which of the following refers to triple bottom line sustainability?

What are generally considered to be examples of sustainable consumption?

I. Taking an alternative route to avoid road tolls

II. Not buying more food than needed

III. Turning taps off when brushing teeth

Which architectural considerations are responding to sustainable design?

I. The use of bamboo flooring

II. Heating the house by coal

III. Collecting and using rainwater

What is the corporate strategy where leadership determines the overall goals and individual employees to assist in developing the mechanisms and ideas to meet these goals?

The Tesla Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels or when utility rates are low, and powers users’ homes in the evening.

The Tesla Powerwall is an example of how individual action contributes towards energy sustainability.

Which of the following terms best describes this?

Organic cotton uses non-genetically modified plants and is grown without the use of any pesticides. Clothing manufacturers can be involved at the growth stage of this material, right through to seeing it made into products given to retailers.

What is this an example of?

Biopol is a plastic manufactured from plant materials. It can be placed in landfill or composted at the end of its useful life and will decompose harmlessly far quicker than conventional plastic.

Which of Datschefski’s principles of sustainable design does this satisfy?

Which type of consumer would be most likely to join a protest by an environmental pressure group?