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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Putting Eco-Effectiveness into Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some people make with old tires in Africa?
(a) Traditional medicines.
(b) Plastic bottle for export.
(c) Sandals.
(d) More tires.

2. The authors suggests that manufacturers should consider:
(a) How their products use synthetic materials.
(b) How their products use technology.
(c) How their products affect different consumer groups.
(d) How their products affect different localities.

3. What do the authors design for Herman Miller?
(a) A furniture factory.
(b) Downtown lofts.
(c) Athletic shoes.
(d) Suburban shopping mall.

4. Where does Bill grow up?
(a) Korea.
(b) Japan.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Germany.

5. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?
(a) Increase profits.
(b) Reduce consumer spending.
(c) Reduce consumption of resources.
(d) Use safer chemicals during material production.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following are examples of local insulation and cooling systems, except:

2. What is ecological chemistry?

3. Why is removing individual toxic compounds from products difficult?

4. In general, the authors believe that a roof should:

5. Which phrase describes the authors' view on efficiency?

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