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Ecd 422: Industrial Ecology And Sustainable Lifestyles Question Paper

Ecd 422: Industrial Ecology And Sustainable Lifestyles

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2015

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
SECOND SEMESTER EXAM FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 422: INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTLES

DATE: Wednesday, 8th April, 2015 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO
Question 1
Define industrial ecology and explain its goals (5 marks)
Explain the key concepts of industrial ecology (5 marks)
Discuss and illustrate Life Cycle Assessment as a tool for supporting industrial ecology and sustainable development (10 marks)
Explain and illustrate the importance of Life Cycle Assessment & Design for Environmental in industrial ecology (10 marks)
Question 2
Kenya’s long-term development blueprint, Kenya vision 2030, aims at transforming Kenya into “a newly industrialized, middle-income country, providing a high quality of life to all its citizens in a clean and secure environment” by 2030. Discuss the green economy policy and strategies Kenya has put in place to achieve sustainable industrial development. (20 marks)
Question 3
Explain the Drivers for consumption patterns and lifestyles (12 marks)
Briefly explain the globally recognized approaches and best practices towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles. (8marks)
Question 4
Using a case study from Kenya explain to what extent industries in Kenya have embraced industrial ecology for sustainable development. (20 marks)
Question 5
“South Africa has demonstrated a breakthrough in the adoption of industrial ecology for a green economy”. Discuss with illustrations. 20 marks)

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