Resource Management & Sustainability

What are TWO goals of clean technology

• Developing more sanitary products

• Reduce waste

• Reduce pollution

• Identify new market opportunites

Which of the following is NOT a type of clean technology?

• renewable energy

• recycling

• oil

• smartgrids

Select all reasons why manufacturers might want to make their companies cleaner.

• reduce pollution

• conform to legislation

• health and safety of the public

• increase profit

What is are two disadvantages to international legislation?

• abundance of economic security

• lack of international accountability

• requires cooperation

• some countries may not choose to follow the legislation

Which of the following describes an incremental solution?

• A rapid, impactful change

• A slow, impactful change

• A rapid, low-impact change

• A slow, low-impact change

What is a disadvantage of a radical solution?

• high certainty of success

• costly

• system does not need to be replaced

• low potential for market growth

What type of system does this picture display?

• End-of-pipe

• Clean Production

• Green design

• Eco-design

Of the systems listed, which is better for the environment?

• End-of-Pipe

• Clean Technology

• Cradle to Grave

Which strategy could a company implement to reach its goal of net zero energy in production?

• Lobbying power companies for lower energy costs.

• Install solar panels on the factory.

• Develop eco-friendly products.

• Reduce the amount of toxic materials used.

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

• International energy agreement

• International treaty

• Instruction manual for international car manufacturing