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Zero Waste Principles and Practices Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the goal of the zero waste movement?

To prevent waste and avoid sending trash to the environment (correct)

To focus on end-of-pipe waste management

To increase the amount of trash sent to landfills

To encourage the recycling of plastic

What percentage of global plastic is currently recycled?

50%

9% (correct)

100%

What does zero waste refer to?

Prevention of waste and a change in the way materials flow through society (correct)

The elimination of waste through reducing, reusing, and recycling

The management of waste at the end of the production cycle

Waste reduction through recycling

What does zero waste focus on?

<p>Restructuring distribution and production systems to reduce waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), what is a zero waster?

<p>An individual who works towards eliminating waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Zero Waste Movement

The goal of the zero waste movement is to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling and composting, with the ultimate aim of sending no waste to landfills or incinerators.

Current State of Plastic Recycling

Only a small percentage of global plastic is currently recycled, with the exact percentage being unknown.

Definition of Zero Waste

Zero waste refers to a philosophy that aims to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling and composting, with the goal of sending no waste to landfills or incinerators.

Focus of Zero Waste

Zero waste focuses on reducing waste generation, increasing recycling and composting rates, and promoting sustainable practices throughout the entire lifecycle of products.

Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) Definition

According to the ZWIA, a zero waster is someone who reduces, reuses, and recycles their waste, with a goal of sending no waste to landfills or incinerators.

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Test your knowledge about zero waste principles and practices with this quiz! Learn about the importance of waste prevention, resource life cycle redesign, and the goal of avoiding landfill and ocean pollution. Find out how much you know about the current state of plastic recycling and the concept of reusing all materials in a zero waste system.