TDT 2.13 Comprehension Test Quiz

What is the main source of emissions on a typical organic farm?

• Fertilisers
• Pruning
• Pesticides
• Fossil fuels used for transport and machinery

What is the main source of emissions during processing and export of coffee?

• Fossil fuels used for machinery, heating, and lighting in the mill
• Waste and wastewater from pulping and fermentation
• Transporting the coffee from producing to consuming countries
• Construction of the mill and milling equipment

When might single-serve systems (i.e., espresso pods) be more environmentally friendly than traditional brews?

• When using them results in less coffee being wasted
• When the pods are recycled
• When the pods are made from compostable materials
• Pods are always the most environmentally damaging method of coffee brewing

Which of the following contributes the largest proportion of the emissions of a takeaway large (20-oz.) latte?

• The disposable cup
• The chemicals used to grow the coffee
• Transporting the coffee from the producing country
• The milk

Which brewing method is the most environmentally friendly?

• Instant Coffee
• Ready-to-drink coffee
• Espresso
• Batch brew