Sustainable Manufacturing and Its Impact

Which of the following is a positive impact of modern technology on the environment?

• Increased toxic waste

• Reducing and cleaning polluted areas

• Greater use of natural resources

• More pollution from commodities

What is one way electronics have improved in terms of environmental impact?

• They require more energy

• They pollute more than mechanical components

• They are more efficient and require less energy

• They use more natural resources

Which of the following is a negative impact of technology on the environment?

• Use of recyclable materials

• More knowledge about our planet

• Greater use of oil, coal, timber, and minerals

• Electronics pollute less than mechanical components

What increases the possibility of pollution according to the text?

• Use of textiles for children’s clothes

• Transport of fuels

• Use of recyclable materials

• Responsible design

A responsible design is one which:

• Only benefits the user

• Will not harm the user, other people or the environment

• Uses as many resources as possible

• Focuses only on cost

Which of the following is an example of responsible design?

• Using non-recyclable plastics

• Using textiles for children’s clothes which will not burn

• Using more oil and coal

• Ignoring environmental impact

What is a sustainable manufacturing practice mentioned in the text?

• Using single-use plastics

• Using recyclable and re-usable materials

• Increasing toxic waste

• Using more natural resources

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in design?

• Maximising pollution

• Public acceptance of design

• Using more non-renewable resources

• Ignoring privacy

What does an ethical design support?

• Only the designer’s interests

• Accepted values, beliefs, and customs of society

• Increased use of toxic materials

• Ignoring intellectual property laws

Why might a design suitable in one country not be suitable in another?

• Different climates

• Different values, beliefs, and customs

• Different levels of pollution

• Different types of technology