Practice Reduction at Source - 5.2 | Solid Waste Management | Environmental Engineering
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Reduction at Source

5.2 - Reduction at Source

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Reduction at Source.

💡 Hint: Think about the phrase minimize.

Question 2 Easy

What is a Material Recovery Facility?

💡 Hint: Focus on where materials go for recycling.

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Question 1

What does Reduction at Source primarily focus on?

Producing more waste
Minimizing waste generation
Increasing consumer waste habits

💡 Hint: Think about what 'reduction' means.

Question 2

True or False: Resource Recovery is about reusing materials from waste.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of Resource Recovery.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a product you frequently use. What changes could be made to make it more sustainable regarding waste reduction?

💡 Hint: Think about the product’s lifecycle.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the benefits of integrated solid waste management compared to traditional waste disposal methods.

💡 Hint: Consider environmental and economic impacts.

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