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What does the concept of circular economy aim to eliminate?
What is the goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030?
What is the main characteristic of the 17 SDGs?
What is the primary goal of Cleaner Production?
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What is the main feature of Industry 4.0?
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What is the main benefit of a circular economy?
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What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Bruntland Commission Report?
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What is the relationship between the 17 SDGs?
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What is the primary goal of adopting Industry 4.0?
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Study Notes
Need for Sustainability
- Population growth rates contribute to environmental degradation through over-exploitation of natural resources.
- Sustainable development is necessary to address this issue.
Three Dimensions of Sustainability
- Sustainability has three dimensions: Environmental, Social, and Economic.
Sustainable Development
- Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- It is a shift from traditional 'take-make-dispose' models to sustainable modes for resource use and reutilization.
- Waste is eliminated, and a continuous circulation of materials is envisioned.
Circular Economy
- A system based on restorative and regenerative principles.
- It involves the 6Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish, Redesign, and Remanufacture.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- 17 global goals adopted by UN member states in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity by 2030.
- The SDGs are integrated, meaning action in one area affects outcomes in other areas.
Industry 4.0
- A new industrial revolution that involves intelligent networking of machines and processes with the help of information and communication technology.
- It refers to the 4th Industrial Revolution, which promises a new era of industrialization.
6Rs Principles
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish, Redesign, and Remanufacture: the keys to driving resource efficiency.
Obsolescent "Frontier" Civilization
- A civilization that is degrading the environment and exhausting natural resources.
Scale
- A critical aspect of sustainability, as the scale of human activities affects the environment and natural resources.
Decision Making for Sustainable Development
- Involves considering the three dimensions of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic.
Problems of Sustainability
- Unsustainable consumption patterns and over-exploitation of natural resources are major challenges.
- The 6Rs principles and circular economy can help address these issues.
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This quiz covers the importance of sustainability in the context of environmental degradation caused by population growth and over exploitation of natural resources.
