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Which of the following is true regarding the triple bottom line concept?
Which of the following is true regarding the triple bottom line concept?
- It emphasizes the importance of people, planet, and profit (correct)
- It focuses on the financial performance of a company
- It is only applicable to the end of life of an asset
- It is not relevant to procurement professionals
What is one example of a potential disposal option mentioned in the text?
What is one example of a potential disposal option mentioned in the text?
- Recycling
- Donating
- Composting
- Burning (correct)
Why is having a clear sustainable disposal end-of-life route important?
Why is having a clear sustainable disposal end-of-life route important?
- To meet regulatory requirements
- To improve the company's reputation (correct)
- To reduce costs for the company
- To increase profits
Which of the following is a benefit of adopting a sustainable approach for private sector firms seeking investment?
Which of the following is a benefit of adopting a sustainable approach for private sector firms seeking investment?
What is a likely scenario if you need to pay a specialist firm to remove your scrap and waste material?
What is a likely scenario if you need to pay a specialist firm to remove your scrap and waste material?
Why are public sector organizations expected to undertake sustainability actions?
Why are public sector organizations expected to undertake sustainability actions?
Which type of disposal is a commercial airliner most likely to fall under?
Which type of disposal is a commercial airliner most likely to fall under?
Which factor is NOT applicable for stock disposal, such as a highlighter pen?
Which factor is NOT applicable for stock disposal, such as a highlighter pen?
What can extend the life of a commercial airliner?
What can extend the life of a commercial airliner?
What is a desirable outcome when considering disposal routes and environmental factors for a highlighter pen?
What is a desirable outcome when considering disposal routes and environmental factors for a highlighter pen?
Which of the following best describes the concept of a circular economy?
Which of the following best describes the concept of a circular economy?
What is the advantage of recycling glass bottles instead of putting them into landfill?
What is the advantage of recycling glass bottles instead of putting them into landfill?
What is an example of a closed loop recycling process?
What is an example of a closed loop recycling process?
What is a potential way for an organization to preserve profit and dispose of obsolete items?
What is a potential way for an organization to preserve profit and dispose of obsolete items?
What are the three bottom lines of the triple bottom line concept?
What are the three bottom lines of the triple bottom line concept?
What should be done if the manufacturer does not provide documentation on end-of-life disposal methods?
What should be done if the manufacturer does not provide documentation on end-of-life disposal methods?
What are some of the risks that may be covered in the risk assessment for decommissioning and disposal?
What are some of the risks that may be covered in the risk assessment for decommissioning and disposal?
Why is it important to dispose of items in a way that protects people from harm?
Why is it important to dispose of items in a way that protects people from harm?
Which of the following is a key consideration when determining the disposal route for an item?
Which of the following is a key consideration when determining the disposal route for an item?
What is one example of an environmental factor to consider when making a purchase?
What is one example of an environmental factor to consider when making a purchase?
Why is sustainability important to procurement professionals and organizations?
Why is sustainability important to procurement professionals and organizations?
What is one potential benefit for private sector firms who have a strong commitment to sustainability?
What is one potential benefit for private sector firms who have a strong commitment to sustainability?
Why are public sector organizations expected to undertake sustainability actions?
Why are public sector organizations expected to undertake sustainability actions?
Which type of organizations are more likely to receive donations if they are seen to be acting sustainably and ethically?
Which type of organizations are more likely to receive donations if they are seen to be acting sustainably and ethically?
What are the three bottom lines of the triple bottom line concept?
What are the three bottom lines of the triple bottom line concept?
Which of the following is NOT a type of recycling loop mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of recycling loop mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to dispose of items in a way that protects people from harm?
Why is it important to dispose of items in a way that protects people from harm?
What is the main advantage of recycling obsolete items instead of disposing them?
What is the main advantage of recycling obsolete items instead of disposing them?
Which of the following is true regarding the triple bottom line concept?
Which of the following is true regarding the triple bottom line concept?
Which of the following is NOT a potential way to dispose of redundant items mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential way to dispose of redundant items mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a material that is described as being infinitely recyclable?
What is an example of a material that is described as being infinitely recyclable?
What is a likely scenario if the manufacturer does not provide documentation on end-of-life disposal methods?
What is a likely scenario if the manufacturer does not provide documentation on end-of-life disposal methods?
Which of the following factors is NOT applicable for fixed asset disposal, such as a commercial airliner?
Which of the following factors is NOT applicable for fixed asset disposal, such as a commercial airliner?
What is one potential outcome if a commercial airliner's life is extended beyond its original life?
What is one potential outcome if a commercial airliner's life is extended beyond its original life?
What is one characteristic of a highlighter pen that is easily disassembled into its component parts for recycling?
What is one characteristic of a highlighter pen that is easily disassembled into its component parts for recycling?
What is one potential disposal option for a highlighter pen that has no refillable or recyclable components?
What is one potential disposal option for a highlighter pen that has no refillable or recyclable components?
