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What is the triple bottom line of sustainability?
What is the ecological footprint?
What is the tragedy of the commons?
What is systems thinking?
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What is life-cycle assessment?
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What is the cradle-to-cradle approach?
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What are the principles of green chemistry?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development and Green Chemistry
- Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations.
- The triple bottom line of sustainability focuses on society, the economy, and the environment.
- Consumption of natural resources and production of waste are central issues in sustainability.
- Ecological footprint measures biologically productive space needed to support human lifestyles.
- Green technologies aim to reduce energy and resource consumption, expand renewable resources, and reduce waste.
- Dumping pollutants affects more than just the polluter, known as tragedy of the commons.
- Systems thinking understands interconnectedness and unintended consequences of change.
- Life-cycle assessment provides inventory of materials and energy consumed and waste produced.
- Cradle-to-cradle approach mimics regenerative approach of nature by reusing spent products.
- Precautionary principle places burden of proof on individuals taking actions likely to cause harm.
- External costs or externalities are costs not reflected in the price of a good or service.
- Green chemistry principles include prevention, atom economy, less hazardous synthesis, and designing safer chemicals.
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How much do you know about sustainable development and green chemistry? Test your knowledge with this quiz! Learn about the triple bottom line, ecological footprint, green technologies, systems thinking, life-cycle assessment, cradle-to-cradle approach, precautionary principle, external costs, and green chemistry principles. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these important concepts and help you become more informed about sustainable practices for a better future.
