Eco-Friendly Business Practices
What does CSR stand for in business practices?
Corporate Social Responsibility.
What is the most common item found in landfills?
Food Waste
True or False: It is safe to pour cooking oil down the drain
False
Which popular clothing brand offers a program where you can return used clothes for recycling and receive a discount?
H&M (through their garment collection program).
What is the term for items that can be used again after reprocessing?
Recyclables
Name a major tech company that aims to be carbon neutral by 2030
Microsoft
Can you throw batteries in the trash?
No, they require special disposal.
What common household liquid should never be poured into water systems?
Paint or chemicals.
Which outdoor clothing company recycles their products and offers a trade-in program for used gear?
Patagonia (through their Worn Wear program).
How long does it take for a plastic water bottle to decompose in a landfill?
Up to 450 years
Which global fast-food chain has committed to reducing plastic use and switching to paper straws in many locations?
McDonald's
Name one harmful material that should never be placed in the regular trash bin?
Electronics (e-waste)
Which household product is safe to flush down the toilet?
Toilet Paper
What electronics company has a trade-in program for old devices, encouraging customers to recycle their old phones and computers?
Apple (through their Apple Trade-In and Recycling Program).
Which country generates the most waste per capita?
The United States.
Which fashion brand launched a program to produce products using recycled ocean plastics?
Adidas (through their partnership with Parley for the Oceans).
Name a major retailer that has committed to zero waste in its U.S. operations by diverting 90% of its waste from landfills.
Walmart
What is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater called?
Water treatment.
Which major sneaker brand has a program that recycles old athletic shoes to create new materials for running tracks and playground surfaces?
Nike (through their Reuse-A-Shoe program)
What percentage of household waste is recyclable?
About 75%.
Which multinational beverage company has pledged to return 100% of the water it uses in its production process back to nature by 2030?
Coca-Cola
What is the term for trash that is improperly disposed of in nature?
Litter
What is the main environmental issue caused by untreated sewage being released into water systems?
Water pollution and eutrophication.
Which global furniture company has a buy-back and resell program to recycle used furniture, aiming to promote sustainability and reduce waste?
IKEA (through their furniture buy-back and resell program)
How does waste-to-energy technology help manage waste?
Waste-to-energy technology converts non-recyclable waste into electricity or heat by burning it, reducing landfill use and generating power.