Topic 2 - Part 1

What is the purpose of recycling in waste mitigation?

• A. To increase energy consumption

• B. To decrease raw material extraction

• C. To increase greenhouse gas emissions

• D. To decrease the demand for new resources

Which of the following are considered examples of product recovery strategies?

I. Reconditioning

II. Raw Material Recovery

III. Energy Recovery

• A. I and II only

• B. I and III only

• C. II and III only

• D. I, II, and III

Consider which of the following are sources of renewable energy:

I. Solar

II. Wind

III. Geothermal

• A. I and II only

• B. I and III only

• C. II and III only

• D. I, II, and III

What is the goal of dematerialization in waste reduction strategies?

• To increase the weight of products

• To reduce the energy used in production

• To decrease the lifespan of products

• To increase environmental impact

Consider the concept of 'Right to Repair' in waste mitigation. What does it advocate for?

• Allowing users to repair their own products

• Encouraging disposal of products after use

• Promoting single-use products

• Discouraging recycling initiatives

What is the primary focus of the circular economy model?

• Maximizing raw material extraction

• Minimizing waste generation

• Promoting rapid product disposal

• Enhancing energy consumption

What does the term 'embodied energy' refer to in the context of product design and energy efficiency?

• The energy needed to operate a product.

• The energy required to transport a product to market.

• The total energy consumed in production and throughout the product's lifecycle.

• The energy required to dispose of a product.

Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar

• Tidal

What is the definition of renewable energy?

• Energy derived from finite resources

• Energy from sources that can be naturally replenished

• Energy from non-organic materials

• Energy with high setup costs

What are some of the limitations associated with renewable energy?

• High setup costs, inconsistent supply, and low energy density

• Low initial costs, reliable supply, and high energy density

• Inexhaustible supply, low environmental impact, and low setup costs

• Minimal maintenance costs, consistent supply, and high energy density