Understanding Waste Management Concepts

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What is the main aim of waste management in Europe according to the passage?

  • Maintaining the current linear waste management model
  • Favoring preparation for re-use and recycling over disposal (correct)
  • Promoting waste disposal operations such as landfilling
  • Reducing overall waste generation

What does the passage suggest is the main challenge of the circular economy?

  • Persuading businesses to adopt more sustainable practices
  • Avoiding waste generation in the first place (correct)
  • Improving waste collection and sorting infrastructure
  • Encouraging consumers to recycle more

According to the passage, what is the main cause of waste generation in the current economic model?

  • Inefficient waste management practices
  • Lack of regulation on waste disposal
  • Design choices and the linear economic model (correct)
  • Consumer demand for disposable products

What does the 'iceberg model' represent in the context of the passage?

<p>The visible and hidden factors contributing to waste generation (B)</p>
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What does the passage suggest is the key to transitioning to a circular economy?

<p>Addressing the underlying causes of waste generation (D)</p>
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According to the passage, what is the main reason the global economy cannot adapt to a finite world?

<p>Underlying structures and trends within the economic system (D)</p>
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What percentage of plastics consumed in the world is classified as either disposable or single-use?

<p>50% (D)</p>
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Which material was NOT listed as a high-value, recoverable material from uncollected e-waste?

<p>Aluminum (D)</p>
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Before 2018, what percentage of the plastic collected for recycling in the European Union was processed in China?

<p>95% (D)</p>
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What is highlighted as a key figure in the Linear Economy according to Circulab?

<p>Outflow from a linear economy model (C)</p>
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What does waste represent in a linear economy model according to the text?

<p>A lost resource (B)</p>
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What does the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report as the total metric tons of global electronic waste generated in 2019?

<p>$53 million metric tons (A)</p>
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Which of the following statements about waste generation is true?

<p>Waste generation has followed trends in economic growth closely. (D)</p>
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In a linear economy model, what is the role of waste management?

<p>It is a step in the linear economy model. (D)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT considered a waste according to the text?

<p>A byproduct resulting from the production of another product. (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of the European Waste Framework Directive?

<p>To set basic concepts and definitions related to waste management. (C)</p>
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Which of the following statements about waste classification is correct based on the information provided?

<p>Different words can be used to classify different types of waste. (C)</p>
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What is the definition of waste provided by the OECD?

<p>Materials that are not prime products for which the generator has no further use. (B)</p>
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