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WorksheetsInfo Sharing & Quiz (1/4) - Circular Economy Introduction
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
In linear economy, products are manufactured, used and disposed of as waste.
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No
In circular economy, resources are managed and consumed as if they are infinite.
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No
Which of the following is NOT the principles of circular economy?
Regenerate natural systems
Eliminate waste and pollution from the design phase
Keep products and materials in use for longer
Use non-renewable energy
In what way does the linear economy put the future generations at risk? Pick all applicable.
In linear economy, energy is produced from non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels.
Linear economy generates a lot of waste.
Linear economy consumes less energy.
Linear economy causes depletion of natural resources.
Recycling captures the remaining value from materials only at end of life.
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No
Which of the following is the benefit of recycling? Pick all applicable.
Recycling prevents pollution.
Recycling creates demand for resources to be collected and reprocessed into new products.
Recycling diverts usable materials away from landfill.
Recycling promotes the extraction of raw materials from the environment.
Circular economy promotes the extension of product lifespan by designing products for durability.
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No
Which of the following statement is applicable to a linear economy? Pick all applicable.
Treat natural resources as if they are infinite
Follow a take-make-waste model
Generate less amount of waste
Contribute to depletion of natural resources
Products and materials are generally disposed after use.
Circular economy places less emphasis on resource recovery if compared to linear economy.
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No
Which of the following practices align with the principles of circular economy? Pick all applicable.
Use disposable or single-use items for convenience
Create closed-loop systems where materials and products are continuously recycled and reprocessed into new products
Extract raw materials from the environment
Prolong product lifespan to minimise waste
