5.1 - The Global Waste Problem
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'municipal solid waste' refer to?
π‘ Hint: Think about the waste you see in your local garbage bins.
Name one of the 3 Rs.
π‘ Hint: It's about minimizing what we throw away.
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What do the 3 Rs stand for?
π‘ Hint: Think about what actions we take to limit waste.
True or False: Extended Producer Responsibility requires consumers to recycle products.
π‘ Hint: Consider who is responsible at the end of a product's life.
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Design a local campaign to reduce single-use plastics. What steps would you take, and how would you engage your community?
π‘ Hint: Think about how you could initiate change in your neighborhood.
Analyze the effects of Extended Producer Responsibility in a specific industry (e.g., electronics). What changes can be observed in waste management?
π‘ Hint: Consider the lifecycle of products and how manufacturers can innovate.
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