Supermarket Chains and Ethical Concerns Quiz
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What is the main focus of shops like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market?

  • Reducing food waste
  • Encouraging the use of own containers and compostable bags (correct)
  • Offering gourmet products
  • Promoting plastic use
  • How does online grocer Farmdrop contribute to reducing food waste?

  • By offering discounts on large orders
  • By eliminating the need for large warehouses and delivering from local farmers daily (correct)
  • By delivering fresh produce in bulk
  • By importing food from overseas
  • What advantage do electric cars provide in the context of delivering fresh produce to customers?

  • Faster delivery speeds
  • Reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional delivery vehicles (correct)
  • Higher delivery costs
  • Increased food waste
  • Why do smaller companies like Berlin’s Original Unverpakt and London’s Bulk Market serve as inspiration for major supermarkets?

    <p>To gradually move towards a more sustainable future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does offering farmers the lion’s share of the retail price benefit the food supply chain?

    <p>By promoting fair compensation and sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did some of the largest UK supermarkets pledge to take to address plastic wastage?

    <p>Reuse, recycle, or compost all plastic waste by 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major supermarket's plan regarding plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023?

    <p>Eliminate all plastic packaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some critics believe that supermarkets are not doing enough regarding food surplus?

    <p>They donate a very small percentage of their food surplus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common criticism regarding supermarkets' transparency about food wastage?

    <p>They operate under a veil of secrecy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In response to consumer backlash, what pact did some major UK supermarkets sign up for?

    <p>Pact to transform packaging and cut plastic wastage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why charities struggle to access supermarkets' total food surplus?

    <p>[The lack of] transparency from supermarkets in sharing food wastage figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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