Reading Response Cradle to Cradle Chapter 4 PDF

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Reading Response: Cradle to Cradle CHAPTER 4 By William McDonough & Michael Braungart Section 010 | April 4th 2018 Braungart, M., & McDonough, W. (2002). Cradle to cradle: Remaking the Way we Make Things . New York: North Point Press.

1. Do nutrient flows impact interior design? Why or why not? Nutrient flows impact interior design because it is crucial to design everything in a way in which they eliminate waste. Most products and systems today do not attempt to eliminate waste because of our society that promotes obsolescence. In this society we adhere in the solution that it's easier to buy a new model than to fix the old one. Which in this case means things like cars, printers, toasters etc., are used up and then thrown away. However, by designing something with utility and reusability in mind, we can eliminate waste and use our nutrients (resources) effectively. We must take into consideration nutrient flows when doing this because they have an impact on where waste goes and how it is used. Then when used effectively, there is essentially no waste. 2. What is a "monstrous hybrid?" Can you identify an example in your home or classroom? Monstrous hybrid is a term used by the authors of this novel. It describes a product component or a material in which combines technical and organic nutrients (ex: recyclable paper, polyvinyl chloride (used for pipes, flooring, siding etc.) etc.) in a way that cannot be easily separated. Therefore it has been made incompetent to be recycled or reused at all. Typically monstrous hybrids can only be used, thrown out and then contribute to waste. 3. What is the difference between biological and technical metabolism? The difference between the biological metabolism and the technical metabolism is that the biological cycle will take all materials and products created by photosynthesis and represents a much bigger metabolism. Products made from these nutrients like biodegradable packaging, are created to be used then returned to the environment to enrich other living systems. While the technical cycle is a closed loop system. Technical nutrients like high tech synthetics and mineral resources circulate in a cycle of reproduction. It uses all materials and products that are taken from the earth’s crust. If manufactured, constructed and designed properly, these materials and products can be reused or recycled after a cycle ends....