Waste Management (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which type of waste breaks down naturally?
Which type of waste breaks down naturally?
Organic waste
Which of these is an example of non-biodegradable waste?
Which of these is an example of non-biodegradable waste?
Plastics
What is the top priority in the EU Waste Hierarchy?
What is the top priority in the EU Waste Hierarchy?
Prevention
According to the waste hierarchy, what is the least sustainable disposal method?
According to the waste hierarchy, what is the least sustainable disposal method?
Landfills
What does minimisation involve in the waste hierarchy?
What does minimisation involve in the waste hierarchy?
Repairing & reusing items
What should go in the Black Bin?
What should go in the Black Bin?
Non-recyclable waste
Which items belong in the Green Bin?
Which items belong in the Green Bin?
Paper & plastic bottles
What type of waste goes in the Brown Bin?
What type of waste goes in the Brown Bin?
Organic waste
What does composting produce?
What does composting produce?
Nutrient-rich compost for plants
What materials should be used for effective composting?
What materials should be used for effective composting?
Only plant-based materials