1.2 - Global Context: Globalization and Sustainability
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Practice Questions
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Define sustainability in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how your actions today affect the environment tomorrow.
What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how much nature's resources you use compared to what the Earth can regenerate.
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What does sustainability emphasize?
💡 Hint: Think about why it’s important to make choices today that benefit the future.
True or False: The circular economy eliminates the concept of 'waste'.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials can be continuously cycled back into use.
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Develop a comprehensive plan for a new product that follows the cradle-to-cradle design philosophy. Include considerations for materials, lifecycle, and consumer engagement.
💡 Hint: Remember to think about how the product can both be made and disposed of responsibly.
Evaluate a well-known product or packaging, assessing its sustainability based on the principles of the circular economy and cradle-to-cradle.
💡 Hint: Consider if the product helps or hinders sustainability efforts.
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