BTEC UNIT 32: SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUSINESS WORKPLACE - LA A D2

What is one way organizations can reduce packaging waste?

• Use more single-use items

• Choose products with less packaging

• Increase the use of plastic bags

• Avoid bulk ordering

Why should new buildings be planned carefully?

• To increase the use of energy

• To reduce the use of energy

• To make them more expensive

• To use more air conditioning

Why should organizations use local suppliers?

• To increase transport costs

• To lower energy consumption for fuel and transport

• To make products more expensive

• To increase delivery times

How can a garden help reduce waste in an organization?

• By using more water

• By setting up a compost heap

• By planting more flowers

• By increasing lawn size

What is a way to remind employees to save energy?

• Increase workload

• Display posters

• Use more lights

• Provide more computers

Which type of appliances should individuals choose to reduce energy and water usage?

• High-energy appliances

• Water-intensive appliances

• Energy and water-efficient appliances

• Expensive appliances

What can you do with food waste to be more sustainable?

• Throw it in the trash

• Buy more food

• Compost it

• Burn it

What is a benefit of making one-pot dishes?

• Uses more pans

• Uses less energy

• Takes longer to cook

• Requires more ingredients

What is a carbon footprint?

• The total water usage by an individual

• The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, organisation or product

• The total energy consumption by a company

• The total waste produced by a household

What is an example of a renewable energy source that organizations can use?

• Coal

• Solar panels

• Natural gas

• Diesel