Practice - Reduced Material Variety
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Practice Questions
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What is the main benefit of reducing material variety in product design?
💡 Hint: Think about how less complexity helps recycling.
Name one example of a product that uses a single type of material.
💡 Hint: Consider common items you see in everyday life.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary benefit of reducing material variety in design?
💡 Hint: Consider how complexity affects recycling processes.
True or False: Reducing material variety complicates the recycling process.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of fewer materials on sorting.
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Propose a comprehensive redesign strategy for a complex product with multiple materials aimed at reducing its material variety. Consider both environmental benefits and economic feasibility.
💡 Hint: Think about combinations or substitutes for existing materials.
Evaluate the long-term sustainability of a product that uses numerous materials versus one that uses minimal materials. What metrics would you use to measure sustainability?
💡 Hint: Identify factors that affect environmental impact during product lifecycle.
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