WorksheetsQuestions for Sustainability
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these is the most sustainable ingredient choice?
Imported exotic fruit
Locally sourced flour
Palm oil
What does “carbon footprint” mean in bakery production?
The size of your oven
The greenhouse gases emitted during production
The amount of flour used
Composting bakery waste reduces landfill impact.
True
False
Which packaging option is most sustainable for bakery products?
Plastic wrap
Paper bags
Aluminium foil
What is the best way to reduce food waste in a bakery?
A) Bake extra stock daily
B) Use leftover bread for breadcrumbs or croutons
C) Throw away unsold items
Which energy-saving tip is most effective in a bakery?
Keep ovens on all day
Batch bake to reduce oven use
Use single-use trays
Buying flour from overseas is more sustainable than buying locally.
True
False
Which ingredient has the highest environmental impact?
Beef
Rice
Potatoes
Chicken
Which of the following is considered a sustainable baking ingredient?
Locally grown apples
Palm oil
Organic oats
What does “seasonal baking” mean?
A) Baking only in winter
B) Using ingredients that are in season locally
C) Baking during holidays
Which of these is an example of upcycling in baking?
Throwing away stale bread
Turning stale bread into bread pudding
Buying new ingredients every day
Why is sourcing local ingredients better for sustainability?
It reduces transport emissions
It makes products cheaper
It guarantees organic certification
Which of these bakery practices saves water?
Washing trays individually under running water
Using a basin to soak multiple trays
Avoiding cleaning trays
Composting bakery waste helps reduce methane emissions from landfill.
True
False
