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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding inventory control procedures?

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

What does the Philippine Environmental Code provide a basis for?

<p>Integrated waste management regulation (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent environmental contamination (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does environmental laws govern?

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

What does the Philippine Environmental Code provide a basis for?

<p>Integrated waste management regulation (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for safe transport of farm chemicals?

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

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