Practice 4. Explaining Potential Positive Environmental And Social Impact And Discussing Trade-offs (5.4)
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4. Explaining Potential Positive Environmental and Social Impact and Discussing Trade-offs

Practice - 4. Explaining Potential Positive Environmental and Social Impact and Discussing Trade-offs

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Question 1 Easy

Give an example of a packaging change that has a positive Social Impact for elderly users.

  • Answer: Replacing a tight plastic seal with an "easy-open" pull tab or a larger, textured grip lid.
  • Hint: Think about users who might have limited hand strength or arthritis.

💡 Hint: Think about users who might have limited hand strength or arthritis.

Question 2 Easy

Define Waste Reduction in your own words.

  • Answer: It is the process of minimizing the amount of material used in a package so that less physical trash is created when the product is finished.
  • Hint: Think "Doing more with less."

💡 Hint: Think "Doing more with less."

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Question 1

Which term describes material that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms?

  • Type: mcq
  • Options: A) Recyclable, B) Biodegradable, C) Renewable, D) Synthetic
  • Correct Answer: B
A) Recyclable
B) Biodegradable
C) Renewable
D) Synthetic * **Correct Answer**: **B**

💡 Hint: No hint provided

Question 2

True or False: A "Responsible Design" is one that has zero negative impacts or trade-offs.

  • Type: boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: Every design has trade-offs. Responsibility means identifying them and justifying why the benefits are more important.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: **False** * **Explanation**: Every design has trade-offs. Responsibility means identifying them and justifying why the benefits are more important.

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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Challenge 1 Hard

The Plastic Window Dilemma: A bakery uses a cardboard box with a plastic "window" so customers can see the bread. They want to be more sustainable.

  • Task: Propose two options: one that focuses on Environmental Impact and one that balances the Trade-off for the customer.
  • Solution:
  • Option 1 (Eco-Focus): Remove the plastic window entirely and use an illustration of the bread instead.
  • Option 2 (Balanced Trade-off): Replace the plastic window with a compostable cellulose film. Trade-off: It costs 5 cents more per box, but the customer can still see the product they are buying.
  • Hint: Customers like to see what they eat!

💡 Hint: Customers like to see what they eat!

Challenge 2 Hard

The Heavy Metal Justification: You are designing a premium reusable water bottle. You choose high-grade stainless steel over aluminum.

  • Task: Write a Justification Statement that addresses the trade-off of "Weight vs. Durability."
  • Solution: "While the stainless steel increases the weight of the bottle by 15%, its superior durability ensures the product will last for 10+ years without denting. This long-term Sustainability justifies the small trade-off in portability, as it prevents the user from needing to buy replacement bottles."
  • Hint: Long life = less waste.

💡 Hint: Long life = less waste.

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