Environmental Science and Technology in Manufacturing
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What is the main focus of technology based on a firm foundation of environmental science?

  • Maximizing raw material consumption
  • Choosing raw materials and energy sources that maximize environmental impact
  • Minimizing energy use and waste production (correct)
  • Using traditional manufacturing processes
  • How can the environmental acceptability of a manufacturing process be greatly enhanced?

  • By increasing raw material consumption
  • By redesigning the process to minimize raw material consumption, energy use, and waste production (correct)
  • By choosing energy sources that maximize environmental impact
  • By maximizing air, water, and solid waste emissions
  • In what way can raw materials and water be managed in a manufacturing process to minimize environmental impact?

  • By recycling them to the maximum extent possible (correct)
  • By disposing of them after single use
  • By choosing them based on their environmental impact
  • By using them in excess quantities
  • What is one potential alteration that can make the manufacture of a chemical more environmentally friendly?

    <p>Completely altering the reactions used in the manufacturing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can technology contribute to minimizing air, water, and solid waste emissions in manufacturing processes?

    <p>By employing best available technologies to minimize emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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