Sustainability Quiz

What does the recycle logo indicate?

• The product is made of natural materials

• The product can be recycled

• The product is energy-efficient

• The product is biodegradable

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 Rs of sustainability?

• Refuse

• Rethink

• Reuse

• Remake

What is an example of a social issue mentioned in the text?

• The use of natural resources

• The working conditions and safety of people who manufacture products

• The economic impact of a product

• The energy consumption of a product

What is the main focus of economic challenges in product design?

• The environmental impact of the product

• The social impact of the product

• The way money is made, organised, and used by society

• The materials used in the product

What is the definition of 'sustainability' according to the key words section?

• The reprocessing of materials for use in new products

• The level to which resources can be used without them becoming unavailable in the future

• Using the parts of a product in a new product, without reprocessing the materials

• An issue that has an impact on a community or group of people

What should designers consider to minimise the impact of their products on the environment?

• The 6 Rs of sustainability

• The cost of production

• The aesthetic appeal of the product

• The market demand for the product

Which of the following is an example of a social challenge mentioned in the text?

• The use of alternative materials

• The ability to play music from a phone or MP3 player

• The disposal of products

• The energy consumption of a product

What is the impact of a successful design on the economy?

• It reduces the use of natural resources

• It can open new factories, creating more jobs and paying more workers

• It decreases the cost of production

• It increases the environmental impact

What does the term 'reusing' mean according to the key words section?

• The reprocessing of materials for use in new products

• Using the parts of a product in a new product, without reprocessing the materials

• The level to which resources can be used without them becoming unavailable in the future

• An issue that has an impact on a community or group of people

What is the definition of 'profit' according to the key words section?

• The money that a company makes after all of its costs have been paid

• The reprocessing of materials for use in new products

• The level to which resources can be used without them becoming unavailable in the future

• An issue that has an impact on a community or group of people