Closing the Circle of Waste Reading Check

What is the primary concept discussed in the text that aims to reduce waste?

• Recycling

• Linear economy

• Circular economy

• Sustainable design

In a circular economy, what is the main goal regarding product longevity?

• To make products last indefinitely

• To ensure products never wear out

• To extend the lifespan of products

• To encourage frequent product replacement

How does a circular economy impact the design of products?

• Products are designed to be disposable.

• Products are designed for one-time use.

• Products are designed to be durable and easily repairable.

• Products are designed to be low-quality to save costs.

What is one of the benefits of a circular economy, according to the text?

• A) It reduces the need for new raw materials.

• B) It encourages people to throw away products.

• C) It leads to more waste and pollution.

• D) It requires frequent product replacement.

What is the main principle of a circular economy regarding waste?

• A) Waste should be eliminated completely.

• B) Waste should be used to create new products.

• C) Waste should be exported to other countries.

• D) Waste should be disposed of in landfills.

According to the text, what do some critics claim about the circular economy?

• A) It will lead to more waste.

• B) It will hurt businesses.

• C) It is already widely adopted.

• D) It won't benefit the environment.

What economic opportunity does the text suggest the circular economy could create?

• A) It could lead to lower profits for businesses.

• B) It might harm the global economy.

• C) It could add trillions of dollars to the global economy by 2050.

• D) It could cause businesses to close down.

How does a circular economy handle products that can no longer be used or refurbished?

• A) They are exported to other countries.

• B) They are thrown away in landfills.

• C) They are recycled for new raw materials.

• D) They are left in the environment.

What valuable materials can be found in electronic devices, as mentioned in the text?

• A) Platinum and palladium

• B) Iron and steel

• C) Gold, silver, and copper

• D) Aluminum and plastic

How does Entocycle contribute to the circular economy, according to the text?

• A) They convert food waste into energy.

• B) They use food waste to feed livestock.

• C) They grow insects using food waste.

• D) They sell food waste to composting facilities.