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What is the first element in the waste management hierarchy?
What is the first element in the waste management hierarchy?
- Recycling
- Residuals disposal
- Source reduction (correct)
- Treatment
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste minimization?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste minimization?
- Increasing the amount of waste generated (correct)
- Benefiting the waste-receiving environment
- Reducing the bulk of health care wastes for disposal
- Benefiting the waste producers
Which chapter in the reference book discusses healthcare waste minimization?
Which chapter in the reference book discusses healthcare waste minimization?
- Chapters 4, 5, and 6
- Chapter 4 (correct)
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
What is the MAIN purpose of establishing a good baseline data of the amount of waste generated prior to implementation of the waste minimization program?
What is the MAIN purpose of establishing a good baseline data of the amount of waste generated prior to implementation of the waste minimization program?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Lesson Outline?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Lesson Outline?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the waste management hierarchy?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the waste management hierarchy?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of waste minimization mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of waste minimization mentioned in the text?
What does the text state as an example of 'reduction at source'?
What does the text state as an example of 'reduction at source'?
What is the main benefit of segregating waste?
What is the main benefit of segregating waste?
The text mentions which of the following as an advantage of composting?
The text mentions which of the following as an advantage of composting?
What does the text imply about the importance of top management commitment to waste minimization?
What does the text imply about the importance of top management commitment to waste minimization?
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of re-using products?
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of re-using products?
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Waste Management Hierarchy
- Reduction is the first element in the waste management hierarchy.
Waste Minimization
- One of the benefits of waste minimization is NOT reducing waste disposal costs.
Waste Management in Healthcare
- Chapter [insert chapter number] of the reference book discusses healthcare waste minimization.
Waste Baseline Data
- Establishing a good baseline data of the amount of waste generated is crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of the waste minimization program.
Waste Management Hierarchy
- Landfilling is a part of the waste management hierarchy.
Principles of Waste Minimization
- One of the principles of waste minimization is NOT "reducing waste management costs".
Reduction at Source
- Redesigning products or packaging is an example of 'reduction at source'.
Waste Segregation
- The main benefit of segregating waste is to facilitate proper waste management and treatment.
Composting
- One of the advantages of composting is reducing the need for landfill space.
Top Management Commitment
- The text implies that top management commitment is crucial for the success of waste minimization.
Re-using Products
- The main purpose of re-using products is to reduce the need for raw materials and conserve natural resources.
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