CPP CPP Environmental Sustainability & Packaging

Question 1

What does 'source reduction' mean in sustainable packaging?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the amount of packaging material used at the design stage

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Sorting packaging waste at the source facility

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Eliminating packaging suppliers from the supply chain

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Reducing the number of packaging printing colors

Question 2

Which organization administers the How2Recycle label program widely used on US consumer packaging?

Accepted Answer

GreenBlue

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US EPA

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The Recycling Partnership

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ASTM International

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of the EPA's waste management hierarchy from most to least preferred?

Accepted Answer

Reduce → Reuse → Recycle → Recover → Dispose

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Recycle → Reduce → Reuse → Recover → Dispose

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Reuse → Recycle → Reduce → Dispose → Recover

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Dispose → Recover → Recycle → Reuse → Reduce

Question 4

What is 'design for disassembly' in packaging sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Designing packaging so components can be easily separated for recycling

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Designing packaging that collapses flat for retail display

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Designing packaging that disintegrates quickly in landfills

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Designing packaging that is assembled by the consumer

Question 5

Which term describes packaging that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

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Sustainable packaging

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Eco-efficient packaging

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Biodegradable packaging

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Compostable packaging

Question 6

What does ASTM D6400 certify in the US packaging industry?

Accepted Answer

Industrial compostability of plastics

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Recycled content percentage in packaging

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Biodegradation rate in marine environments

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Carbon neutrality of packaging production