18 Questions
What is the main aim of waste management in Europe according to the passage?
Favoring preparation for re-use and recycling over disposal
What does the passage suggest is the main challenge of the circular economy?
Avoiding waste generation in the first place
According to the passage, what is the main cause of waste generation in the current economic model?
Design choices and the linear economic model
What does the 'iceberg model' represent in the context of the passage?
The visible and hidden factors contributing to waste generation
What does the passage suggest is the key to transitioning to a circular economy?
Addressing the underlying causes of waste generation
According to the passage, what is the main reason the global economy cannot adapt to a finite world?
Underlying structures and trends within the economic system
What percentage of plastics consumed in the world is classified as either disposable or single-use?
50%
Which material was NOT listed as a high-value, recoverable material from uncollected e-waste?
Aluminum
Before 2018, what percentage of the plastic collected for recycling in the European Union was processed in China?
95%
What is highlighted as a key figure in the Linear Economy according to Circulab?
Outflow from a linear economy model
What does waste represent in a linear economy model according to the text?
A lost resource
What does the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report as the total metric tons of global electronic waste generated in 2019?
$53 million metric tons
Which of the following statements about waste generation is true?
Waste generation has followed trends in economic growth closely.
In a linear economy model, what is the role of waste management?
It is a step in the linear economy model.
Which of the following is NOT considered a waste according to the text?
A byproduct resulting from the production of another product.
What is the purpose of the European Waste Framework Directive?
To set basic concepts and definitions related to waste management.
Which of the following statements about waste classification is correct based on the information provided?
Different words can be used to classify different types of waste.
What is the definition of waste provided by the OECD?
Materials that are not prime products for which the generator has no further use.
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