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Should people reduce their waste?
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Correct answer: Yes, it is everyone's duty. Reducing plastic waste is an example of a concrete action to protect the environment. Every person has a duty to protect the environment, according to the Charter for the Environment. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ Yes, it is everyone's dutyOui, c'est un devoir de chacunCorrect answer. Reducing plastic waste is an example of a concrete action to protect the environment. Every person has a duty to protect the environment, according to the Charter for the Environment.
- ✗ No, only companies must do itNon, seules les entreprises doivent le faireEvery person has this duty.
- ✗ Yes, but only for French citizensOui, mais seulement pour les citoyens françaisEveryone living in France has this duty.
- ✗ No, it is just a piece of advice with no importanceNon, c'est un simple conseil sans importanceProtecting the environment is a duty.
What the source says
« trier ses déchets et réduire ses déchets plastiques »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Faut-il réduire ses déchets ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Faut-il réduire ses déchets ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (French).
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