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Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning

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What is the main concept behind 'Waste = Food' in the context of organic waste materials?

Converting waste into energy

Using waste as food for small life forms to decompose and return to the natural environment (correct)

Recycling waste into new products

Disposing of waste in landfills

What are the two categories of materials in the cradle-to-cradle model?

Technical and biological nutrients (correct)

Synthetic and natural nutrients

Organic and inorganic nutrients

Biological and toxic nutrients

What is the characteristic of technical nutrients in the cradle-to-cradle model?

They can be used only once and then become waste

They are non-toxic, nonharmful, and can be used in continuous cycles (correct)

They are always synthetic and harmful to the environment

They are organic materials that can be composted

What is the consequence of using harmful materials and chemicals in industrial or commercial processes?

They can harm human health and the environment Signup and view all the answers

What happens to biological nutrients after they are used?

They decompose into the soil, providing food for small life forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the cradle-to-cradle model?

To create a regenerative economy where materials are used in continuous cycles Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between technical and biological nutrients in the cradle-to-cradle model?

Technical and biological nutrients follow separate cycles Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using technical nutrients in the cradle-to-cradle model?

They can be used in continuous cycles without losing their integrity or quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of downcycling materials in industrial or commercial processes?

Materials can be used to create new products of lesser quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the regenerative economy in the cradle-to-cradle model?

Reducing waste and promoting sustainability Signup and view all the answers