Sustainability Practices in Business Quiz
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What is one of the suggested ways to reduce waste produced by customers?

  • Encourage the use of single-use plastic water bottles
  • Implement inventory control procedures
  • Offer a discount for using throwaway cups
  • Establish a composting system (correct)

    • What type of mugs are suggested to be used for takeaway coffee?

  • Styrofoam cups
  • Ceramic mugs
  • Disposable plastic mugs
  • Refillable mugs (correct)

    • What does the text suggest for city businesses to do for composting?

  • Use large-scale outdoor compost heaps
  • Implement a no plastics policy
  • Send organic waste to landfills
  • Utilize counter-top composters like 'bokashi bucket' (correct)

    • What is one of the recommended ways to reduce construction costs?

    <p>Recycled building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested for businesses in terms of other recyclables?

    <p>Work with council to be a recycling center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of policy is recommended to be introduced to reduce plastic usage?

    <p>No or low plastics policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested approach for handling materials that cannot be recycled?

    <p>Eliminate them from the production process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended regarding inventory control procedures?

    <p>Implement inventory control procedures to avoid over-ordering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Philippine Environmental Code provide a basis for?

    <p>Integrated waste management regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is safe storage of farm chemicals necessary?

    <p>To protect them from the elements and prevent contamination of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done prior to disposal of empty farm chemical containers?

    <p>Wash the container out three times and use the rinse water to dilute further batches of the chemical to working strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor to consider for the safe transport of farm chemicals?

    <p>Type of substance, quantity, destination, and other co-transported items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are arrangements to contain any spillage of the chemical necessary?

    <p>To prevent environmental contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does safe transport of farm chemicals depend on?

    <p>Type of substance, quantity, destination, and other co-transported items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does environmental laws govern?

    <p>How humans interact with their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of safe storage of farm chemicals?

    <p>To prevent contamination of the environment and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to wash empty farm chemical containers prior to disposal?

    <p>To dilute further batches of the chemical to working strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Philippine Environmental Code provide a basis for?

    <p>Integrated waste management regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key consideration for safe transport of farm chemicals?

    <p>The type and quantity of the chemical being transported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be in place to contain any spillage of farm chemicals during transportation?

    <p>Emergency response plans and spill containment equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for safe transport of farm chemicals?

    <p>Ensuring separation from other incompatible chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested for safe disposal of unwanted farm chemicals?

    <p>Proper disposal after washing the containers and dilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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