17 Questions
What is a strategy to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and subsequently minimize pollution?
Planting pest-resistant crops
Which company uses recycled paper in their stationery products as a pollution prevention strategy?
Papemelroti
What is a key aspect of successful industry pollution prevention programs according to the text?
Periodic monitoring and measurement
Which energy sources are suggested as alternatives to fossil fuels to reduce energy consumption in the text?
Solar and wind energy
What is emphasized as being important for implementing pollution prevention strategies according to the text?
Commitment of sufficient resources
Which action can help reduce or eliminate the need for chemical pesticides, according to the text?
Planting pest-resistant crops
What is the greatest environmental risk to health, causing mainly cardiovascular and respiratory diseases?
Vehicle exhaust
Which of the following is NOT a source of outdoor air pollution?
Tobacco smoking indoors
According to the Philippines Health Statistics, what was the leading cause of morbidity in 2008 attributed to air pollution?
Heart disease
What is the main cause of air pollution in households around the world?
Burning of wood and coal
How can individuals contribute to reducing air pollution?
Using cleaner energy
What is the primary cause of deaths related to smoke exposure in homes?
Pulmonary disease
Which statement best describes Pollution Prevention (P2)?
It aims to reduce or eliminate wastes and pollutants at their sources.
What is a strategy under Pollution Prevention to prevent pollution?
Redesigning products to minimize waste and pollution
Which of the following is NOT a way to minimize the release of pollutants according to the text?
Employing a redesign process to increase water consumption
What percentage of pneumonia deaths are attributed to the household use of solid fuels and kerosene?
45%
Why is source reduction considered more desirable than recycling, treatment, and disposal?
It prevents pollution at its source rather than dealing with it after release.
Test your knowledge on sustainable practices such as altering production processes to minimize toxic chemical use, planting pest-resistant crops, reducing energy consumption, and shifting to renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
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