UNEA's Resolution to End Plastic Pollution
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What is the main goal of the UN Environment Assembly's resolution endorsed by 175 countries?

  • To promote the use of plastic
  • To reduce marine litter
  • To end plastic pollution (correct)
  • To increase waste dumping
  • What is the name of the project launched by the Government of Norway, IMO, and FAO to reduce sea-based marine plastic litter?

  • GloSea
  • Glolitter (correct)
  • SeaClean
  • Glitter
  • What is the key feature of the Zero draft of the global treaty to end plastic pollution?

  • Global ban on highest-risk plastics (correct)
  • Global ban on single-use plastics
  • No ban on plastic use
  • Global ban on all plastics
  • What is the purpose of the national plan for each country under the global treaty to end plastic pollution?

    <p>To develop and implement a national plan for its contribution to the Treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the convention related to the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter?

    <p>London Convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter (GPML)?

    <p>Reduction in marine litter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals was recognized for their policy leadership in eliminating plastic pollution?

    <p>Mayor Josefina Belmonte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Algramo, a social enterprise founded by José Manuel Moller?

    <p>To provide refill services and reduce plastic pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the innovation that uses blockchain technology and internet of things to track and monitor plastic pollution?

    <p>Blue Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was recognized in the Science and Innovation category for its work in developing innovations to tackle plastic pollution?

    <p>Council for Scientific and Industrial Research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the European Commission's classification of ethylene oxide as a pesticide residue?

    <p>Agricultural products exported to the EU will now be mandatorily tested for ethylene oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme that degrades Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)?

    <p>PET46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used when a company offsets its entire plastic footprint by purchasing enough plastic credits?

    <p>Plastic neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum thickness of plastic carry bags from 31st December 2022?

    <p>120 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative aims to reduce plastic waste through extended producer responsibility and recycling targets?

    <p>Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Circular Economy Roadmap for reduction of Plastic waste in India?

    <p>To reduce plastic waste through a circular economy framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization co-founded the Un-plastic Collective (UPC) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and WWF-India?

    <p>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging?

    <p>To reduce plastic waste through recycling and reuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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