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

Answer

Source reduction means minimizing the quantity of packaging material used during the design phase to reduce waste generation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

GreenBlue

Answer

GreenBlue, through its Sustainable Packaging Coalition, administers the How2Recycle label program to standardize recyclability claims on US packaging.

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

Answer

The EPA's waste hierarchy prioritizes source reduction first, then reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and finally disposal as the least preferred option.

Question 4

What is 'design for disassembly' in packaging sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Designing packaging so components can be easily separated for recycling

Answer

Design for disassembly means engineering packaging so its components (labels, closures, films) can be easily separated to maximize recyclability of each material stream.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Sustainable packaging

Answer

Sustainable packaging is defined using the Brundtland Commission's sustainability principle — meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

(CPP) Certified Packaging Professional Practice Test

(CPP) Certified Packaging Professional Practice Test

CPP CPP Environmental Sustainability & Packaging