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The 'cradle-to-cradle' (C2C) design framework categorizes materials into two distinct 'nutrient' types to ensure they can be returned to productive use. Which row correctly identifies the intended end-of-life path for these material categories?
| Biological Nutrients | Technical Nutrients | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Incineration for energy recovery | Disposal in managed landfills |
| B | Return to the natural biosphere | Circulation in industrial cycles |
| C | Processing via open-loop recycling | Breakdown via anaerobic digestion |
| D | Storage in specialized facilities | Conversion into organic compost |
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A manufacturer of bottled water switches from round bottles to square bottles to allow more units to be packed into each shipping crate, thereby reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of their delivery fleet. Which stage of the green design life cycle does this initiative primarily target?
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Which of the following describes an environmental consideration specific to the 'utilization' stage of a product's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
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A company that produces heavy-duty aircraft engines implements the following workflow for engines that have reached their flight-hour limit:
| Phase | Action |
|---|---|
| I | The engine is completely broken down into its smallest individual parts. |
| II | Every part is chemical-cleaned and inspected using high-precision sensors. |
| III | Degraded parts are substituted with upgraded components that meet current standards. |
| IV | The engine is reassembled and certified to perform with a full new-product warranty. |
Identify the strategy for waste mitigation presented in this workflow.
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