"Let's Act" Waste Quiz
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Take the quiz to see how much you know about waste and the Berkeley Group.
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How much waste did the Berkeley Group generate in 2007/08?
- A.
22,100 tonnes
- B.
34,500 tonnes
- C.
54,300 tonnes
- D.
85,400 tonnes
Correct Answer
B. 34,500 tonnesExplanation
In 2007/08, the Berkeley Group generated 34,500 tonnes of waste.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What percentage of waste generated in the UK is construction waste?
- A.
14%
- B.
22%
- C.
32%
- D.
43%
Correct Answer
C. 32%Explanation
This equated to 89.6 million tonnes of waste in 2002/03Rate this question:
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- 3.
The main purpose of Site Waste Management Plans is to make sure we .... our waste.
Correct Answer
manage
minimise
reduce
minimize
decreaseExplanation
The main purpose of Site Waste Management Plans is to ensure that we effectively handle and control our waste. This includes managing, minimizing, reducing, minimizing, and decreasing waste. These plans are designed to promote responsible waste management practices, such as recycling, reusing materials, and implementing efficient disposal methods. By implementing these measures, we can reduce the environmental impact of waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.Rate this question:
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What is the Berkeley Group target in relation to construction waste?
- A.
Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2010
- B.
Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2012
- C.
Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 70% by 2010
- D.
Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 70% by 2012
Correct Answer
A. Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2010Explanation
The correct answer is "Reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2010". This means that the Berkeley Group aims to decrease the amount of construction waste that is disposed of in landfills by half by the year 2010. This indicates their commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices in construction.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Berkeley Group diverted 30,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in 2007/08 by recycling that waste instead. How much landfill tax did this save?
- A.
£450,000
- B.
£650,000
- C.
£850,000
- D.
£950,000
Correct Answer
C. £850,000Explanation
The Berkeley Group diverted 30,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in 2007/08 by recycling it instead. This means that they did not have to dispose of this waste in a landfill, thereby avoiding landfill tax. The amount of landfill tax saved would depend on the tax rate at that time. Since the question does not provide the tax rate, it is not possible to determine the exact amount saved. Therefore, the explanation for the given answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How much waste does one person in the UK generate each year?
- A.
4 times their body weight
- B.
7 times their body weight
- C.
9 times their body weight
- D.
12 times their body weight
Correct Answer
B. 7 times their body weightExplanation
That equates to about 500kg of rubbish per person per year.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many pieces of paper does a typical office worker print every day?
- A.
8 pages
- B.
12 pages
- C.
18 pages
- D.
22 pages
Correct Answer
D. 22 pagesExplanation
British office workers waste up to 120 billion pieces of paper every yearRate this question:
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- 8.
The Berkeley Group have set a target to send zero office waste to directly to landfill by when?
- A.
April 2009
- B.
August 2009
- C.
April 2010
- D.
August 2010
Correct Answer
A. April 2009Explanation
The Berkeley Group set a target to send zero office waste directly to landfill by April 2009.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How much plastic waste is generated in the UK every year?
- A.
1.3 million tonnes
- B.
1.5 million tonnes
- C.
2.8 million tonnes
- D.
3.2 million tonnes
Correct Answer
C. 2.8 million tonnesExplanation
This figure is rising by about 2% per yearRate this question:
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- 10.
In the UK, we used 83Km of wrapping paper over the Christmas period. Which island(s) could you cover with that much paper?
- A.
Guernsey
- B.
The Isle of Man
- C.
The Isles of Scilly
- D.
Iona
Correct Answer
A. GuernseyExplanation
Guernsey has a total area of 78km2, so could easily be covered by the amount of wrapping paper we used over Christmas.Rate this question:
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