Environmental Awareness Quiz

Which of the following statements is false?

• Awareness of environmental issues should be an objective of the training plan.

• More efficient use of resources results in more waste.

• Good housekeeping practices are the set of actions and procedures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of an activity.

• Energy, raw materials, machinery.. are the resources involved in a production process.

Answer explanation

Un uso más eficaz de los recursos produce un MENOR número de residuos

What does it mean that the current development model is unsustainable?

• That it does not generate sufficient economic benefits.

• That the uses that are currently being made of the environment will not be possible in the future.

• That it can only be upkeep in the future through large investments.

• That it generates great economic benefits.

Answer explanation

Un modelo insostenible es aquel que, debido a los abusos que ejerce sobre el medio ambiente, pone en riesgo la vida del futuro.

El Medio ambiente requiere protección a través de:

• -Conductas individuales

• - Compromiso de las empresas

• - Normativa y políticas

What does the 3Rs rule establish to improve the efficient use of resources?

• Refurbish, repair and recycle.

• Reduce, refurbish and repair.

• Reduce, reuse and recycle.

• Reuse, recycle and restore.

What does the 5Rs rule establish to improve the efficient use of resources?

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, refurbish and repair.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, replace and recover.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, refurbish and recover.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, replace and restore.

What does recycling consist of?

• Not mixing different types of waste.

• Using or consuming fewer resources.

• Increasing the life of a product by using it for reuse or new uses.

• Converting discarded materials into raw materials to make new products.

What is the main option, the most effective and the first one to be applied if we consider an efficient use of resources?

• Reduce the consumption of resources.

• Carry out selective waste collection.

• Reuse as much as possible.

• Recycle as much as possible.

What is the main advantage of reusable materials?

• They are more convenient and easier to use.

• They do not generate waste directly.

• They do not require subsequent sanitisation processes.

• They are safer from the hygienic-sanitary point of view.

What tool allows companies to accredit their engagement in environmental protection?

• The Integrated Protection System.

• The Environmental Management System.

• The Environmental Protection Certificate.

• The Environmental Protection Protocol.

Answer explanation

Un sistema de gestión ambiental (SGA) es un instrumento que permite a la empresa acreditar su compromiso con la protección del medio ambiente.

SUPONE:

-Analizar la empresa y los procesos que lleva a cabo para:

--Identificar los elementos de la actividad que pueden suponer un impacto ambiental.

--Valorar la intensidad o magnitud de estos impactos.

--Diseñar las medidas correctoras para evitarlos o minimizarlos.

• Verificar que se actúa conforme a los requerimientos medioambientales previstos.

• -Documentar las no-conformidades de los requisitos fijados en el plan.

Which of the following statements is true regarding water consumption?

• It is advisable to flush the toilet frequently.

• Faucets with timers or automatic activation increase consumption.

• The best time to water plants is midday.

• It is advisable to install diffusers and pressure limiting devices.

Which of the following criteria, related to packaging, is counterproductive due to its environmental impact?

• Buying products with as little packaging as possible.

• Using packaging made from recyclable products.

• Buying products in bulk or in large packaging.

• Using non-returnable packaging.