Exam 12: Resource Conservation

Radiant heat barriers are able to both reduce summer heat gain and reduce winter heat loss.

"The use of sustainable principles that minimize the use of non-renewable resources and seek to prevent air, water, and ground contamination" is the definition of:

An example of source reduction would be

In a foodservice operation, a waste audit involves

In the hierarchy of solid waste management recommendations, source reduction is top priority.

Of the durable goods extracted in the United States every year, percent is wasted within a few months of extraction.

(Place the letter of the type of equipment listed in Column B that corresponds to the waste product it is designed to handle in Column A.)

The first step in an energy management program should be:

An example of recycling food waste is:

Energy costs in most foodservice operations have risen because:

Because of energy costs, air conditioned kitchens are not common.

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

Highly insulated equipment is less efficient.

The least desirable alternative for solid waste management is

Currently there is no method for recycling #10 steel cans.

Solid waste management tools used to reduce trash volume include

A heat pump water heater: