Quiz - D. Redfern page - Waste Management (1)

Which company is a French-based multinational operating in eight European countries?

• Indaver

• FCC Environment

• Veolia

• Suez Environment

What percentage of waste in the EU was sent to landfill sites according to the European Commission?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What is the largest source of waste generation in Europe?

• Households

• Construction

• Manufacturing

• Mining and Quarrying

What environmental issue is associated with landfill sites?

• Soil erosion

• Water scarcity

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

Which company extracts methane from landfill sites in the UK?

• Indaver

• FCC Environment

• Suez Environment

• Veolia

What is the main focus of the circular economy?

• Designing out waste

• Maximizing incineration

• Increasing landfill use

• Reducing recycling

What is the process of aerobic decomposition of biodegradable organic matter called?

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

• Recycling

Which company operates an incineration plant at Doel, Belgium?

• Veolia

• Indaver

• FCC Environment

• Suez Environment

What is the percentage of waste incinerated with energy recovery in the EU?

• 15%

• 7%

• 20%

• 10%

What is the term for the process of reusing parts of vehicles, plastics, and buildings?

• Open-loop recycling

• Linear economy

• Waste disposal

• Closing the loop