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What is one effective way the Enactus society can reduce fashion waste by extending the life of clothing? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Buying new clothes every season

• Upcycling old garments into new designs

• Disposing of clothes in landfills

• Burning old clothes for energy

Answer explanation

Upcycling old garments into new designs is an effective way to reduce fashion waste. It creatively repurposes clothing, extending its life and minimizing the need for new purchases, unlike buying new clothes or disposing of them.

Which of the following is a practical method to reduce food waste at home, as promoted by the Enactus society? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Buying more food than needed

• Planning meals and using leftovers creatively

• Ignoring expiration dates

• Throwing away food that looks unappealing

Answer explanation

Planning meals and using leftovers creatively helps minimize food waste by ensuring you buy only what you need and make the most of what you have, unlike the other options which contribute to waste.

What is a key strategy used by the Enactus society to engage unmotivated students in the classroom? (SDG 4: Quality Education)

• Assigning more homework

• Incorporating interactive and hands-on activities

• Reducing class participation

• Using a strict lecture-based approach

Answer explanation

Incorporating interactive and hands-on activities engages unmotivated students by making learning more enjoyable and relevant, fostering participation and interest, unlike assigning more homework or using strict lectures.

Which of the following is a sustainable fashion practice promoted by the Enactus society in alignment with SDG 12?

• Fast fashion production

• Using organic and recycled materials

• Mass-producing synthetic fabrics

• Disposing of unsold stock in landfills

Answer explanation

Using organic and recycled materials is a sustainable fashion practice as it reduces waste and environmental impact, unlike fast fashion, synthetic mass production, or landfill disposal.

How can Enactus society community impact projects help tackle local issues? (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)

• By focusing solely on individual benefits

• By involving community members in collaborative solutions

• By ignoring community feedback

• By prioritising profit over social impact

Answer explanation

Community impact projects effectively address local issues by involving community members in collaborative solutions, ensuring that the initiatives are relevant and beneficial to those directly affected.

What is an innovative recycling idea to reduce waste, as promoted by the Enactus society? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Throwing away recyclable materials

• Creating art from discarded items

• Burning waste for energy

• Burying waste in landfills

Answer explanation

Creating art from discarded items is an innovative recycling idea that transforms waste into valuable creations, promoting sustainability and reducing landfill use. This approach encourages creativity while addressing waste reduction.

Which of the following is a benefit of sustainable fashion promoted by the Enactus society? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Increased environmental pollution

• Reduced carbon footprint

• Higher water consumption

• Greater waste production

Answer explanation

Sustainable fashion aims to reduce environmental impact, including lowering the carbon footprint. This contrasts with the other options, which indicate negative effects on the environment.

What is a common cause of food waste in households, according to the Enactus society? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Proper meal planning

• Over-purchasing and improper storage

• Sharing food with neighbours

• Composting food scraps

Answer explanation

A common cause of food waste in households is over-purchasing and improper storage. Buying too much food or not storing it correctly leads to spoilage, resulting in waste.

How can students in the Enactus society contribute to reducing fashion waste? (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

• By frequently buying new clothes

• By organising clothing swaps

• By discarding clothes after a single use

• By ignoring sustainable fashion brands

Answer explanation

Students can reduce fashion waste by organizing clothing swaps, which promote reusing clothes instead of buying new ones. This helps extend the life of garments and minimizes waste, unlike the other options that contribute to waste.

What role can technology play in engaging unmotivated students in the Enactus society? (SDG 4: Quality Education)

• Limiting access to digital resources

• Using educational apps and gamified learning

• Relying solely on textbooks

• Discouraging the use of multimedia

Answer explanation

Using educational apps and gamified learning can make lessons more interactive and enjoyable, helping to engage unmotivated students by tapping into their interests and providing immediate feedback.