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Multiple Choice

Why is active participation of citizens in recycling programs important for both national and European legislation?

• It helps reduce pollution and conserve resources.

• It increases government revenue.

• It promotes individual economic growth.

• It replaces the need for environmental laws.

Open Ended

How can sustainable development policies contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution and the efficient use of resources?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are basic components that are separated and removed during recycling to reduce the volume of waste?

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

• Organic waste

Multiple Choice

What is one of the most effective ways to address the problem of waste management according to the text?

• Increasing landfill sites

• Reducing the volume of waste leading to landfill

• Burning waste

• Exporting waste to other countries

Open Ended

Explain how mechanical sorting and source separation contribute to the recycling process and its benefits.

Open Ended

Discuss the challenges and advantages of recycling aluminum from vehicles and beverage cans, as described in the text.

Multiple Choice

What is a significant environmental concern associated with recycling plastics, especially those containing PVC?

• They are expensive to recycle

• They produce toxic compounds when burned

• They cannot be recycled at all

• They are too lightweight

Multiple Choice

Which types of plastics are commonly recycled, and what are their main sources in municipal waste?

• PET and HDPE; mainly from packaging and bottles

• PVC and LDPE; mainly from construction materials

• PP and PS; mainly from electronic devices

• ABS and PC; mainly from automotive parts

Open Ended

Explain the environmental benefits of composting organic waste from kitchens and gardens.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered risks associated with improper disposal or storage of tires?

• Fire hazard

• Release of toxic gases

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

Open Ended

What are the main components of construction waste, and why is wood of particular interest for recycling?

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what are two major economic benefits of recycling for society?

• Creation of new jobs and saving resources

• Reduction of energy consumption and increase in pollution

• Increase in landfill space and decrease in material value

• Decrease in recycling costs and increase in waste production

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of recycling mentioned in the text?

• Reduction of waste volume

• Saving energy and resources

• Creation of more jobs compared to incineration or landfill

• Increase in direct disposal of waste into rivers

Multiple Choice

According to the European Directive 2008/98/EC, which actions are included in the hierarchy of waste management?

• Disposal, burning, recycling

• Prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, disposal

• Reuse, burning, landfill

• Collection, sorting, disposal, burning

Open Ended

Explain the role of citizens, schools, and local authorities in the success of recycling systems.

Open Ended

List two major problems faced by recycling in Greece and propose one solution for each.

Multiple Choice

Which stage of the recycling triad (Reduce – Reuse – Recycle) focuses on extending the life cycle of objects by using them again for the same or different purpose?

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Dispose

Multiple Select

Which innovative tools are mentioned for promoting recycling awareness in schools?

• QR codes

• Digital posters

• Tablets/PCs

• Smart bins

Multiple Select

Which of the following are skills cultivated through school recycling programs?

• Responsibility

• Collaboration

• Environmental awareness

• Creativity

Open Ended

Explain how recycling in schools can foster both digital literacy and social responsibility among students.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials should be placed in separate bins in classrooms and corridors according to the proposed school recycling actions?

• Paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, old devices

• Food waste, textiles, batteries, electronics

• Wood, metal, organic waste, textiles

• Plastic, cardboard, organic waste, batteries

Open Ended

Describe the economic benefits of recycling for businesses and organizations.

Open Ended

How do you think the concepts of sustainable development and waste management can be applied in your daily life or community?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of recycling as described in the lesson?

• To reduce pollution and conserve resources

• To increase government spending

• To promote industrial growth

• To eliminate all waste

Multiple Choice

Which document provides guidance for the use and requirements of Environmental Management Systems according to ISO 14004?

• ΕΛΟΤ EN ISO 14004, 3η έκδοση Συστήματα περιβαλλοντικής διαχείρισης

• Εθνικό Σχέδιο Διαχείρισης Επικίνδυνων αποβλήτων, Τεύχος Β' 4326

• Σχεδιασμού Διαχείρισης Επικίνδυνων Αποβλήτων (ΕΣΔΕΑ)

• Υπουργείο Δημόσιας Τάξης και Προστασίας του Πολίτη, Διαχείριση αποβλήτων