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What are some companies intending to do in relation to renewable energy?
How are eco-design programs helping companies in reducing their carbon footprint?
Where does a significant part of the GHG footprint for many products occur?
What do innovation and R&D focus on in relation to climate change?
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What is required for tackling the issues related to broader systems in which firms operate?
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Why has business collaboration been challenging within corporate sustainability?
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What is the primary goal of investment in products intended to alleviate plastic waste problems?
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Which of the following is not considered a preferred method of waste management according to the text?
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Which of the following actions would NOT help to reduce waste?
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How does the text describe the idea of cleaning and reusing an item in a world with so many disposable items?
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Which of the following is a benefit of recycling?
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According to the passage, why are investors now considering environmental risks in their investment decisions?
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What does the acronym "3Rs" commonly refer to in the context of sustainable living?
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Which of the following is a financial incentive for businesses to adopt the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) approach?
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What does the passage imply about children's awareness of the 3Rs compared to adults?
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Which of the following is an example of an index focused on companies that reduce, reuse, or recycle?
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What is one of the reasons for the increasing restrictions and penalties related to waste management?
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Study Notes
Companies' Sustainability Efforts
- Some companies aim to generate more renewable energy than needed, making the surplus available to surrounding markets and communities.
- The goal is to become carbon-positive in factories and site operations by 2030.
Eco-design and Product Reformulation
- Companies are developing eco-design programs to reformulate products, reducing the number of ingredients and using higher-performing ones, especially for GHG-intensive products.
- Most GHG footprint for products occurs during home use, prompting innovation and R&D to address climate change.
Collaboration and Government Policy
- Transformational changes in broader systems require government policy to create an environment for collaboration among sectors.
Business Collaboration Challenges
- Business collaboration on environmental issues, such as climate change, resource exhaustion, and biodiversity loss, has been unsuccessful due to self-interest, lack of shared purpose, and trust issues.
The 3Rs of Sustainable Living
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle are key to sustainable living, and using resources efficiently reduces waste and costs, while also benefiting the environment.
Reducing Waste
- Reduce waste by purchasing durable goods, seeking toxic-free products, and redesigning products to use fewer raw materials or aid in recycling.
Reusing Products
- Reuse items by buying or renting secondhand products, refilling bottles, and using reusable items like coffee mugs and cloth napkins.
Recycling Benefits
- Recycling prevents GHG emissions, water pollution, and solid waste, while saving energy and generating less waste.
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