Case Study → Recycling (UK Government Actions) (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Under which framework do UK local authorities run their recycling schemes?
Under which framework do UK local authorities run their recycling schemes?
Local Agenda 21
When was Local Agenda 21 established?
When was Local Agenda 21 established?
1992 UN conference
What percentage of waste did UK households recycle in 2018?
What percentage of waste did UK households recycle in 2018?
45%
How much more waste was recycled in 2018 compared to 2000?
How much more waste was recycled in 2018 compared to 2000?
11% more
Which country is given as an example of where UK waste is sent for recycling?
Which country is given as an example of where UK waste is sent for recycling?
China
When did Wales introduce the plastic bag charge?
When did Wales introduce the plastic bag charge?
2011
When did England introduce a charge for single-use plastic bags?
When did England introduce a charge for single-use plastic bags?
2015
How much was the charge for single-use plastic bags in shops?
How much was the charge for single-use plastic bags in shops?
5p
Why are plastic bags bad for the environment?
Why are plastic bags bad for the environment?
Made from crude oil, non-renewable
How many bags per year were UK consumers using by the end of 2019?
How many bags per year were UK consumers using by the end of 2019?
10 bags