Zero Waste: Multiple Choice Quiz

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Can you recognize the type of waste when you see them? Here's a quiz that tests your ability to identify a landfill, recyclable or compostable materials based on how it appears in its pure form.

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1.

The key component to zero waste is ________.
- A.
  
  Recycling
- B.
  
  Ecological footprint
- C.
  
  Biofuel
- D.
  
  Industrial ecology
Correct Answer
A. Recycling

Explanation
Recycling is the key component to zero waste because it involves the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. By recycling, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills and incinerators, conserve natural resources, save energy, and reduce pollution. Recycling plays a crucial role in the concept of zero waste as it promotes the idea of reusing and repurposing materials instead of disposing of them, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to waste management.

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2.

The term zero waste was first used publicly in the name of a company, Zero Waste Systems Inc (ZWS), which was founded by PhD chemist Paul Palmer in the mid 1970s in________.
- A.
  
  Hayward, California
- B.
  
  Oakland, California
- C.
  
  San Jose, California
- D.
  
  Pleasanton, California
Correct Answer
B. Oakland, California

Explanation
PhD chemist Paul Palmer in the mid-1970s in Oakland, California.

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3.

Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are ________.
- A.
  
  Glass recycling
- B.
  
  Freeganism
- C.
  
  Reuse
- D.
  
  Recycle
Correct Answer
C. Reuse

Explanation
Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. Reusing products means finding new ways to use them without creating waste. This can involve repairing, refurbishing, or repurposing items instead of throwing them away. By promoting reuse, zero waste aims to minimize the amount of waste generated and reduce the need for new resources to be extracted and manufactured.

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4.

An example of a company that has demonstrated a change in landfill waste policy is ________.
- A.
  
  Pleasanton Life Technologies
- B.
  
  Foster City Life Technologies
- C.
  
  Carsbad Life Technologies
- D.
  
  Do Brazil Life Technologies
Correct Answer
A. Pleasanton Life Technologies

Explanation
Our Pleasanton, California facility recently became the first Life Technologies site to reach Zero Waste status.

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5.

To recycle the nearly five tons of laboratory gloves and garments being thrown away each year, the site piloted a groundbreaking partnership with_________ and ___________ (Choose all that apply) when there are more than one correct answer.
- A.
  
  Kimberly-Clark
- B.
  
  Clean Harbor
- C.
  
  TerraCycle.
- D.
  
  Thermo scientific
Correct Answer(s)
A. Kimberly-Clark
C. TerraCycle.

Explanation
Life Technologies Pleasanton piloted a groundbreaking partnership with Kimberly-Clark and TerraCycle – a program other Life Technologies facilities and other companies are now looking to implement

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6.

External audit by Synergis has validated that Pleasanton is successfully diverting more than 95% of its waste from landfills, above and beyond LIFE’s 90% diversion standard for zero waste.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Life diverting more than 95% of its waste from landfills.

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7.

What does the three Rs of recycling stand for?
- A.
  
  Reuse
- B.
  
  Rethink
- C.
  
  Recycle
- D.
  
  Reduce
- E.
  
  Replace
Correct Answer(s)
A. Reuse
C. Recycle
D. Reduce

Explanation
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are the key component of achieving a successful zero waste program

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8.

Life Technologies is committed to non-compliance or below regulatory requirements and lowering operating costs by moving all of its sites towards Zero Waste.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Life is committed to staying above of regulatory requirements.

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9.

Costs to landfill or burn waste rise each year, while rates charged for recycling continue to ____________as more options for recyclables are explored.

Correct Answer
drop

Explanation
Costs to landfill or burn waste rise each year, while rates charged for recycling continue to DROP as more options for recyclables are explored

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10.

The most rational way to cope with proper waste management is to collect it at its source, separate and dispose them in the designated bin (Recycle, Landfill, or Compost) immediately to reflect local disposal best practice.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Sorted must reflect local disposal systems.

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Zero Waste: Multiple Choice Quiz

The key component to zero waste is ________.

The term zero waste was first used publicly in the name of a company, Zero Waste Systems Inc (ZWS), which was founded by PhD chemist Paul Palmer in the mid 1970s in________.

Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are ________.

An example of a company that has demonstrated a change in landfill waste policy is ________.

To recycle the nearly five tons of laboratory gloves and garments being thrown away each year, the site piloted a groundbreaking partnership with_________ and ___________ (Choose all that apply) when there are more than one correct answer.

External audit by Synergis has validated that Pleasanton is successfully diverting more than 95% of its waste from landfills, above and beyond LIFE’s 90% diversion standard for zero waste.

What does the three Rs of recycling stand for?

Life Technologies is committed to non-compliance or below regulatory requirements and lowering operating costs by moving all of its sites towards Zero Waste.

Costs to landfill or burn waste rise each year, while rates charged for recycling continue to ____________as more options for recyclables are explored.

The most rational way to cope with proper waste management is to collect it at its source, separate and dispose them in the designated bin (Recycle, Landfill, or Compost) immediately to reflect local disposal best practice.

To recycle the nearly five tons of laboratory gloves and garments being thrown away each year, the site piloted a groundbreaking partnership with_ and ___ (Choose all that apply) when there are more than one correct answer.