"Let's Act" Waste Quiz

This equated to 89.6 million tonnes of waste in 2002/03

In 2007/08, the Berkeley Group generated 34,500 tonnes of waste.

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.

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.

This figure is rising by about 2% per year

British office workers waste up to 120 billion pieces of paper every year

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.

That equates to about 500kg of rubbish per person per year.

The Berkeley Group set a target to send zero office waste directly to landfill by April 2009.

Guernsey has a total area of 78km2, so could easily be covered by the amount of wrapping paper we used over Christmas.