Practice Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy (8) - Chapter 8: Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy

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Question 1.
Define sustainable design.
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Think about the three pillars of sustainability.
Question 2.
What does LCA stand for?
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It assesses a product’s environmental impact.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
- To evaluate social impacts
- To assess environmental impacts
- To calculate economic costs
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Focus on environmental considerations.
4Question 4.
True or False: The principles of the circular economy encourage a linear approach to resource use.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the concepts discussed.
Question 5.
Design an innovative product that adheres to the principles of sustainable design and the circular economy, detailing how it will use LCA in its development.
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Focus on every life cycle stage and how to minimize impacts.
Question 6.
Analyze a common consumer product and propose changes to make it more sustainable using evidence from LCA and circular economy principles.
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Examine material sourcing and end-of-life management.

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