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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
Why should waste be sorted?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Pourquoi doit-on trier ses déchets ?
Why should waste be sorted?
Answer. To allow recycling and to protect the environment.
Pour permettre le recyclage et protéger l'environnement.
Sorting waste makes it possible to recycle materials and reduce pollution. It is an action that is part of the duty to protect the environment.
The official text that proves it
« “Toute personne a le devoir de prendre part à la préservation et à l’amélioration de l’environnement” (article 2 de la Charte de l’environnement de 2004). »
"Everyone has the duty to take part in preserving and improving the environment" (article 2 of the Charter for the Environment of 2004).
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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