Industrial and Product Design Industrial and Product Design Sustainability & Environmental Design 2

Question 1

What does 'cradle to cradle' (C2C) design mean?

Accepted Answer

All materials in a product are designed to cycle safely back into biological or technical systems

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Products are designed to last from birth to old age

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Products are made from infant-safe materials only

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Design starts over from scratch with each generation

Question 2

Which factor is most important when selecting a material for a sustainable product design?

Accepted Answer

Full lifecycle impact including extraction, processing, use, and end-of-life

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Lowest unit cost alone

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Highest tensile strength

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Most vibrant color range available

Question 3

What is 'embodied energy' in the context of sustainable product design?

Accepted Answer

The total energy consumed to extract, process, manufacture, and deliver a product

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The energy a product generates during use

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The energy stored in a battery-powered product

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The kinetic energy of moving product parts

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'upcycling' in product design?

Accepted Answer

Transforming waste or discarded materials into products of higher value or quality

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Recycling a product into lower-quality material

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Upgrading software on a smart device

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Selling used products at higher prices

Question 5

What is a 'product stewardship' program in the US?

Accepted Answer

A system where manufacturers take responsibility for end-of-life management of their products

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A design award for innovative products

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A supply chain auditing process

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A government-run product testing lab

Question 6

Which sustainable design strategy focuses on extending product life through repair, refurbishment, and upgradability?

Accepted Answer

Design for longevity

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Planned obsolescence

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Fast fashion design

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Throwaway design