College of Business Administration

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Business Management and the Natural Environment

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Discussion Questions for 29 November 2004


1) What are the benefits of loop-closing?

2) What are the drawbacks of loop-closing?

3) What types of incentives are available, and how effective do you think these incentives will be for companies?

4) Do you believe Hawken's argument is valid? Why or why not?

5) Is loop-closing possible? As human beings, is it possible to implement such a large paradigm shift?

6) Which groups would be most likely to effectively implement these policies? (consumers, government, corporations)?

7) Are there any negative externalities with regards to recycling programs?


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