TRASHTALK-AN

What is prohibited under RA 9003 concerning waste disposal

• a) Open burning of solid waste

• b) Direct discharge of wastewater to water bodies

• c) Excessive emission of pollutants from vehicles

• d) Use of ozone-depleting substances

Which of the following is an example of residual waste?

• a) Kitchen scraps

• b) PET bottles

• c) Candy wrappers

• d) Used electronics

What is the purpose of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in RA 9003?

• a) To enhance consumer spending

• b) To minimize waste generation and promote resource efficiency

• c) To facilitate economic growth

• d) To expand the use of landfills

What is the term used for waste that can be broken down by microorganisms into natural substances like water, carbon dioxide, and compost?

• a) Non-biodegradable waste

• b) Biodegradable waste

• c) Recyclable waste

• d) Hazardous waste

Which of the following is NOT a method of solid waste disposal mentioned in RA 9003?

• a) Landfilling

• b) Incineration

• c) Composting

• d) Recycling

What is the meaning of the "3Rs" in solid waste management?

• a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• b) Reduced, Reused, Recycled

• c) Reduce, Recycle, Reprocess

• d) Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose

What is the main environmental concern with improper waste disposal?

• a) Noise pollution

• b) Soil and water contamination

• c) Increased recycling rates

• d) None of the above

What is required of waste generators under RA 9003?

• • a) Waste should be dumped in any vacant land

• • b) Waste should be collected and disposed of randomly

• • c) Waste should be segregated and managed properly

• • d) Waste should be incinerated

Which of the following waste types is generally prioritized for recycling under RA 9003?

• • a) Soiled papers

• • b) Medicine bottles

• • c) Non-biodegradable plastics

• • d) Ash from burned waste

RA 9003 is otherwise known as what?

• a) The Ecological Solid Management Act of 2000

• b) Ecological Solid Waste Act of 2000

• c) The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

• d) Solid Waste Management Act of 2000