Quiz Yourself: Understanding Zero Waste and Zero Waste Facilities

Are you an aspiring TRUE Advisor or simply interested in learning more about zero waste? Module 2 of the TRUE Advisor training delves into the overview of zero waste and the characteristics of a zero waste facility. To help you assess your understanding of these concepts, we have put together ten multiple choice questions for you. So, grab a pen and paper, and let’s get started!

Here are ten multiple choice questions related to the overview of Zero Waste and the Zero Waste Facility, based on the Module 2 of the TRUE Advisor training:

1. Q: What is the primary goal of zero waste philosophy?
   • A. To recycle all materials
   • B. To minimize but not necessarily eliminate waste
   • C. To systematically avoid and eliminate waste generation
   • D. To compost all organic waste Answer: C. To systematically avoid and eliminate waste generation
2. Q: Which of these is NOT a key component of a zero waste economy?
   • A. Reduction
   • B. Reuse
   • C. Redesign
   • D. Incineration Answer: D. Incineration
3. Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Zero Waste Facility?
   • A. Maximizing Recycling
   • B. Minimal Emphasis on Reuse
   • C. Environmentally Friendly Procurement
   • D. Education and Engagement Answer: B. Minimal Emphasis on Reuse
4. Q: In a zero waste facility, what is considered a failure in the design process?
   • A. Efficient resource use
   • B. Waste generation
   • C. Recycling
   • D. Composting Answer: B. Waste generation
5. Q: Which is the first step towards achieving zero waste?
   • A. Planning
   • B. Assessment
   • C. Implementation
   • D. Commitment Answer: D. Commitment
6. Q: What is the role of a waste audit in a zero waste plan?
   • A. To understand the types and quantities of waste generated
   • B. To determine the budget for waste management
   • C. To decide which materials can be incinerated
   • D. To find suitable landfill sites Answer: A. To understand the types and quantities of waste generated
7. Q: Which of the following is a key performance indicator in a zero waste plan?
   • A. The number of employees trained
   • B. The number of waste management meetings held
   • C. The amount of waste generated, recycled, and sent to landfills
   • D. The number of recycling bins placed in the facility Answer: C. The amount of waste generated, recycled, and sent to landfills
8. Q: What is the ultimate disposal method in a zero waste plan?
   • A. Recycling
   • B. Composting
   • C. Landfills
   • D. None of the above Answer: D. None of the above
9. Q: Which of the following is NOT a strategy for achieving zero waste?
   • A. Waste prevention
   • B. Redesigning processes
   • C. Promoting reusable products
   • D. Encouraging the production of single-use items Answer: D. Encouraging the production of single-use items
10. Q: What does ‘continuous improvement’ imply in a zero waste plan?
    • A. Continually increasing the waste generated
    • B. Regularly reviewing and revising the zero waste plan
    • C. Implementing the zero waste plan without any changes
    • D. Training employees only once at the beginning of the zero waste journey Answer: B. Regularly reviewing and revising the zero waste plan