Environmental Ethics and Waste Management
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Which type of waste is not a category of environmental waste?

  • Environmental waste
  • Engineering waste (correct)
  • Electronic waste
  • Equipment waste
  • What is the core principle of Nature Centric ethics?

  • Protecting the interests of the industry
  • Prioritizing human interests over environmental concerns
  • Balancing human and environmental needs
  • Ensuring the worth of all living beings and organisms (correct)
  • What is the current imperative for environmental care?

  • A optional consideration
  • A necessity for our survival (correct)
  • A moral obligation
  • A luxury for the affluent
  • What is the term for discord arising from conflicting beliefs or actions within or between groups?

    <p>Struggle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary obligation of an engineer according to the general principle of Engineering Ethics?

    <p>The public welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to environmental ethics prioritizes human interests over environmental concerns?

    <p>Human Centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for disclosing information on illegal and unethical practices within an organization?

    <p>Whistleblowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is equally important to in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility?

    <p>Community and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ethics in the context of an occupation?

    <p>Moral principles guiding behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the scope of engineering ethics?

    <p>Both workplace and product-related ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason for unethical behavior amongst employers and employees?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a reason for poor attitude amongst employees?

    <p>Good leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of environmental ethics?

    <p>Ensure protection of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of the goal of environmental ethics?

    <p>To promote the degradation of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a consequence of ignoring environmental ethics?

    <p>Survival of future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between environmental ethics and natural resources?

    <p>Environmental ethics aims to conserve natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of environmental ethics in relation to human activities?

    <p>To ensure the protection of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of ignoring environmental ethics in the long run?

    <p>Degradation of the environment and loss of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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