Waste and Our World

What is recycling?

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

• The process of burning waste materials for energy production.

• The process of disposing waste materials in landfills.

• The process of converting waste materials into new products.

Why is recycling important for our environment?

• Recycling increases pollution and waste.

• Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces pollution, saves energy, and reduces waste sent to landfills.

• Recycling is a waste of time and resources.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment.

What are some common materials that can be recycled?

• aluminum cans, batteries, styrofoam, clothing

• wood, food waste, electronics, rubber

• paint, tires, concrete, fabric

• paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal

What is a landfill?

• A landfill is a designated area where waste materials are disposed of by burying them underground or piling them up on the surface.

• A landfill is a process of recycling waste materials to create new products.

• A landfill is a location where waste materials are stored in open containers.

• A landfill is a facility where waste materials are burned to generate energy.

What are the environmental impacts of landfills?

• Landfills contribute to soil and water contamination, air and water pollution, and the release of greenhouse gases.

• Landfills have no environmental impacts.

• Landfills improve the quality of soil and water, and reduce air and water pollution.

• Landfills are an environmentally friendly waste management solution.

What is composting?

• The process of freezing organic materials to create compost.

• The process of burning organic materials to create compost.

• The process of converting compost into organic materials.

• The process of decomposing organic materials into compost.

How does composting help reduce waste?

• Composting breaks down organic materials into nutrient-rich soil and reduces waste.

• Composting only breaks down inorganic materials and does not reduce waste.

• Composting has no effect on waste reduction.

• Composting increases waste by creating more organic materials.

What are some examples of items that can be composted?

• electronic waste, such as old cell phones and computers

• old clothes, shoes, and accessories

• plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass jars

• fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, yard waste, paper products

What is combusting?

• The process of freezing a substance.

• The process of evaporating a substance.

• The process of solidifying a substance.

• The process of burning a substance .

What are the advantages and disadvantages of combusting waste?

• Increased carbon emissions, potential health hazards, limited waste sorting options.

• Negative impact on recycling efforts, limited availability of waste-to-energy technologies, potential for increased landfill usage.

• High cost of waste combustion facilities, reliance on non-renewable resources, potential for toxic ash production.

• Advantages: energy generation, reduces waste.

  Disadvantages: air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions.