Waste, Recycling & Pollution

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What are some things that can be put into a compost pile?

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Fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, grass clippings, leaves, and paper towels.

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What is plastic made of?

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Petroleum (oil)

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What recyclable material is mixed with water and chemicals when it is recycled?

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Paper

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What recyclable material becomes weaker when it is recycled?

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Paper

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What is glass made of?

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Sand

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What is paper made of?

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Wood (pulp from trees)

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The process of reclaiming raw materials and reusing them is called?

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Recycling

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A substance that can be broken down and recycled by bacteria and fungi is called?

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Biodegradable

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What are the benefits of recycling materials instead of discarding them in a sanitary landfill?

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Saves natural resources, reduces pollution, conserves energy, and decreases landfill space usage.

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Hazardous wastes that contain unstable atoms are classified as?

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Radioactive