QUIZ 2

This indicator of Cost Savings state that once waste has been generated, it is often possible to reuse it or pass it on to other companies that can use it and so avoid the costs of waste disposal.

Which among the cost savings indicator consider the use of synthetic leathers to produce products?

• process efficiency

• sourcing of raw materials

• product design

• packaging and transport

If a company or an organization is not aware of proposed legislation it may make investments that are futile when the new legislation is enacted.

• TRUE

• FALSE

By undertaking environmental risk assessment as part of the environmental management process it is possible to lessen the risk of the occurrence of events that could have adverse environmental consequences.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Undertaking effective environmental management will increasingly be necessary to gain or maintain supplier status with large organizations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following best described that an increasing number of large organizations are requiring their suppliers to demonstrate sound environmental management?

• cost saving

• anticipating future legislation

• meeting supply chain requirements

• reduced environmental risk

This stresses on finding solution to practical problems that people face with nature and resource exploitation

It is important as it minimizes costly downtime and the resource waste often associated with shutdown and start-up periods.

• cost saving

• proper maintenance of equipment

• process efficiency

• infrastructure

Which among the following doesn't belong to the group?

• product design

• waste disposal

• process efficiency

• cost saving

It may be possible to redesign a product so as to increase the amount of resources it contains whilst still maintaining the level of service it provides.

• TRUE

• FALSE