Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Challenge 1 CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: The circularity gap refers to the shortfall between the current rate of recycling and resource recovery versus what would be possible in a fully circular economy. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Planned obsolescence is contrary to circular economy principles, which focus on designing products for durability, repair, and reuse. 1. What is the primary goal of a circular economy? a. Maximizing profits b. Minimizing waste and resource use c. Reducing production costs by using lower-quality materials d. Creating products with a shorter lifespan to increase sales Incorrect answers – (a) Maximizing profits is important, but the focus of a circular economy is sustainability rather than profit maximization. – (c) Using lower-quality materials does not align with the principles of circular economy, which focus on longevity and sustainability. – (d) The circular economy discourages planned obsolescence as it leads to more waste. 2. Which of the following is NOT a principle of the circular economy? a. Waste as a resource b. Extended producer responsibility c. Planned obsolescence d. Resource efficiency Incorrect answers – (a) Waste as a resource is a key principle. – (b) Extended producer responsibility holds producers accountable for their products’ entire lifecycle. – (d) Resource efficiency is a fundamental focus in a circular economy. 3. What is the circularity gap? a. The difference between production and consumption rates b. The difference between linear and circular economies c. The gap in recycling rates and resource recovery d. The space needed for waste disposal Incorrect answers – (a) and (b) While related, do not capture the recycling and recovery component central to the circularity gap. – (d) Waste disposal space does not represent the concept of the circularity gap, which focuses on resource circulation. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: The primary goal of a circular economy is to minimize waste and make optimal use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, reducing the need for new raw materials. Assessment Exercise
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