CEH Waste Management and Sustainability 2

Question 1

What does the term 'waste diversion rate' measure in a hospitality sustainability program?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of waste diverted from landfill through recycling or composting

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The speed at which waste is removed from guest rooms

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The ratio of housekeeping staff to waste bins on each floor

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The cost savings from reducing waste collection frequency

Question 2

A hotel wants to implement a composting program for food and organic waste. Which department should the Executive Housekeeper coordinate with most closely?

Accepted Answer

Food and beverage / kitchen operations

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Front desk and reservations

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Sales and marketing

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Engineering and maintenance

Question 3

Which of the following chemicals is considered most harmful if improperly disposed of down a drain in a hotel laundry facility?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine bleach in large concentrations

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Diluted fabric softener

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Warm water rinse

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Mild liquid detergent

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) in waste management?

Accepted Answer

To provide hazard, handling, and disposal information for chemical products

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To list the wholesale cost of cleaning supplies

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To track the number of cleaning products used per room

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To certify that a product meets eco-label standards

Question 5

A housekeeping department switches from individual soap bars to bulk-dispenser soap systems. What sustainability benefit is most directly achieved?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in single-use plastic packaging waste

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Reduced water consumption per guest

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Lower chemical concentration in wastewater

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Improved indoor air quality

Question 6

When selecting a waste hauler for a hotel, what sustainability criterion should an Executive Housekeeper prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Whether the hauler offers recycling and composting diversion services

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The hauler with the lowest bid price regardless of practices

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Whether the hauler operates on weekdays only

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The distance of the hauler's office from the property

Question 7

Which metric best helps an Executive Housekeeper benchmark a hotel's waste reduction progress over time?

Accepted Answer

Pounds of waste generated per occupied room night

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Total number of housekeeping staff employed

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Number of guest complaints about cleanliness

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Annual laundry chemical expenditure