Recycling

What is recycling all about?

• taking something old and keeping it old

• taking something old and turning it into something new

• taking something new and turning it into something old

• taking something new and never using it

WHere do workers break things down to turn them into something new?

• An olfactory.

• A factory.

• A fraction.

• A factor.

What are some of the things that people can recycle?

• Paper mache and elastic bands.

• Ink cartridges and DVD cases

• Household batteries and disposable plates

• Paper, plastic, glass, and electronic equipment

Why is recycling so important?

• The world's resources are unlimited.

• The world's resources are unprotected.

• The world's resources are illegitimate.

• The world's resources are limited.

How many trees could recycling all newspapers produced in a year save?

• Under 100 million per year.

• Under 250 million per year.

• Over 250 million per year.

• Over 1 billion per year.

How long could it take for a glass bottle to break down?

• 1000 years.

• 2000 years.

• 3000 years.

• 4000 years.

What can happen to rivers and lakes when garbage piles up?

• They get pollinated.

• They get polygraphs.

• They get policed.

• They get polluted.

How much garbage do most people in North America produce every day?

• About 3 kilograms.

• About 2 kilograms.

• About 1 kilogram.

• About half of a kilogram.