Practice - Key Principles of the Circular Economy (The 'R's)
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Practice Questions
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What is the first principle of the circular economy?
💡 Hint: It's about minimizing waste.
Give an example of reusing a product.
💡 Hint: Think about containers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of the Reduce principle?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in the R's.
True or False: Recycling always increases the quality of materials used.
💡 Hint: Consider the recycling process.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a product that incorporates all five 'R's of the circular economy. Explain your product's lifecycle and how it adheres to each principle.
💡 Hint: Think through each principle while designing!
Analyze a waste item from your home and propose a plan to apply the 5 R's to that item.
💡 Hint: Consider how each R applies to your item.
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