AME4061 Circular Economy Quiz

What percentage of plastic waste is not collected or managed globally?

• 10%

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

What are the two groups of circular-economy business models?

• Those that focus on new production and those that focus on disposal

• Those that extend service life and those that recycle materials

• Those that increase emissions and those that decrease emissions

• Those that prioritize profit and those that prioritize sustainability

What is a key characteristic of a linear economy?

• It focuses on recycling and reuse

• It turns natural resources into waste

• It emphasizes sustainable practices

• It prioritizes resource conservation

What is the role of innovation in the circular economy?

• To create new products from scratch

• To transform and reuse goods

• To increase consumer demand

• To expand manufacturing capabilities

What is a common practice in a circular economy regarding used goods?

• Disposing of them in landfills

• Recycling or reusing them

• Selling them at a loss

• Ignoring their potential value

What is the main benefit of Autolib car-sharing schemes mentioned in the text?

• Increased car ownership

• Reduced maintenance costs

• Freedom from the demands of ownership

• Enhanced fuel efficiency

How are humans unique in the animal kingdom? Credit:Adam

• Their capacity for materialism
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Intelligence

If we are to design products for reuse. What would be the best way to do this? Credit:nathan

• Make use of modular systems and standardized components
• Design the product for compostability
• Design the product for recyclability
• Make use of non-renewable resources

How many types of industrial economy are there? Credit: Nova

• 3- linear, circular and performance.
• 3- performance, linear and annular .
• 4- circular, linear, annular and performance
• 4- linear, sequential, annular and circular

What is not a kind of industrial economy? Credit:Sophia

• Renewable
• Linear
• Circular
• Performance