Info Sharing & Quiz (1/4) - Circular Economy Introduction

In linear economy, products are manufactured, used and disposed of as waste.

• Yes

• No

In circular economy, resources are managed and consumed as if they are infinite.

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is NOT the principles of circular economy?

• Regenerate natural systems

• Eliminate waste and pollution from the design phase

• Keep products and materials in use for longer

• Use non-renewable energy

In what way does the linear economy put the future generations at risk? Pick all applicable.

• In linear economy, energy is produced from non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels.

• Linear economy generates a lot of waste.

• Linear economy consumes less energy.

• Linear economy causes depletion of natural resources.

Recycling captures the remaining value from materials only at end of life.

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is the benefit of recycling? Pick all applicable.

• Recycling prevents pollution.

• Recycling creates demand for resources to be collected and reprocessed into new products.

• Recycling diverts usable materials away from landfill.

• Recycling promotes the extraction of raw materials from the environment.

Circular economy promotes the extension of product lifespan by designing products for durability.

• Yes

• No

Which of the following statement is applicable to a linear economy? Pick all applicable.

• Treat natural resources as if they are infinite

• Follow a take-make-waste model

• Generate less amount of waste

• Contribute to depletion of natural resources

• Products and materials are generally disposed after use.

Circular economy places less emphasis on resource recovery if compared to linear economy.

• Yes

• No

Which of the following practices align with the principles of circular economy? Pick all applicable.

• Use disposable or single-use items for convenience

• Create closed-loop systems where materials and products are continuously recycled and reprocessed into new products

• Extract raw materials from the environment

• Prolong product lifespan to minimise waste