1.1 - Unit Overview
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Practice Questions
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Define sustainable design in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between function and environmental impact.
What is one main goal of the circular economy?
💡 Hint: Consider how products are disposed of in a linear economy versus a circular one.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main goal of sustainable design?
💡 Hint: Think about what sustainability stands for.
True or False: The circular economy promotes a linear path of production and disposal.
💡 Hint: Remember the principles of circular versus linear economies.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a sustainable packaging solution for a commonly used product. Discuss the materials you would use and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that either decompose or can be recycled.
Evaluate the challenges of implementing a circular economy in traditional industries. What strategies might help overcome these challenges?
💡 Hint: Think about how shifts in behavior and systems can encourage circular practices.
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