CID Materials and Sustainability 3

Question 1

Which flooring material is naturally antimicrobial and made from renewable cork oak bark?

Accepted Answer

Cork

Answer

Cork is harvested from bark, is renewable, and has antimicrobial properties.

Question 2

What does 'embodied energy' of a material refer to?

Accepted Answer

Total energy used to extract, process, and transport it

Answer

Embodied energy is all energy consumed to produce and deliver a material.

Question 3

A designer specifies carpet tiles instead of broadloom partly for sustainability. Why?

Accepted Answer

Individual damaged tiles can be replaced, reducing waste

Answer

Carpet tiles allow spot replacement, minimizing waste compared to full replacement.

Question 4

Which certification specifically targets water-efficient plumbing fixtures?

Accepted Answer

WaterSense

Answer

EPA's WaterSense label identifies water-efficient fixtures.

Question 5

GREENGUARD certification primarily ensures a product meets standards for:

Accepted Answer

Low chemical emissions

Answer

GREENGUARD certifies products for low chemical emissions and better indoor air.

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