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?

Struggle Signup and view all the answers

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

The public welfare Signup and view all the answers

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

Human Centric Signup and view all the answers

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

Whistleblowing Signup and view all the answers

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

Community and society Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics in the context of an occupation?

Moral principles guiding behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the scope of engineering ethics?

Both workplace and product-related ethics Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is not a reason for poor attitude amongst employees?

Good leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of environmental ethics?

Ensure protection of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of the goal of environmental ethics?

To promote the degradation of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is not a consequence of ignoring environmental ethics?

Survival of future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between environmental ethics and natural resources?

Environmental ethics aims to conserve natural resources Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the protection of the environment Signup and view all the answers

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

Degradation of the environment and loss of biodiversity Signup and view all the answers