Sustainability Frameworks Quiz

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

• Rethink

• Refuse

• React

• Repair

The circular economy aims primarily to:

• Keep resources in use for as long as possible

• Promote a linear “take‐make‐dispose” model

• Maximize economic growth only

• Increase waste generation

Which framework encourages businesses to measure success not only by profit but also by social and environmental outcomes?

• Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)

• Triple Bottom Line

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

• Design for Disassembly (DfD)

Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) is best defined as a method to:

• Assess the total environmental impact of a product from production to disposal

• Evaluate only the manufacturing phase of a product

• Calculate a product’s market lifespan

• Determine the financial performance of a product

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a strategy where:

• Producers are held responsible for managing the end-of-life of their products

• Consumers must dispose of products properly

• Designers focus solely on product aesthetics

• Manufacturers ignore recycling initiatives

Design for Disassembly (DfD) is primarily intended to:

• Make products harder to repair

• Ensure products are designed for easy disassembly, repair, and recycling

• Increase production complexity

• Extend product warranties only

A cradle-to-cradle approach in product design emphasizes:

• Designing products that are disposed of after a single use

• Creating products whose materials can be continuously reused or recycled

• Prioritizing short-term market trends

• Focusing exclusively on reducing production costs

Critiquing product design from a sustainability perspective, which example is LEAST aligned with frameworks like the circular economy and DfD?

• A modular smartphone designed for easy repair and recycling

• Fast fashion apparel built for rapid turnover and disposability

• Eco-friendly furniture made from reclaimed materials and designed for disassembly

• A product developed using comprehensive lifecycle analysis to reduce environmental impacts

Which of the following strategies explicitly emphasizes the principle of "Refuse" in the 6Rs?

• Rejecting unsustainable materials before they enter the supply chain

• Extending product warranties

• Increasing production volumes

• Enhancing post-consumer recycling programs

Which sustainability strategy explicitly promotes the reuse of materials to reduce waste?

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

• 6Rs

• Cradle-to-cradle approach

• Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)