Listening (page 56)

How much solid waste is produced by humans on Earth each day?

• 0.74 tonnes

• 2 billion tonnes

• 7 billion tonnes

What did Johan’s zero-waste lifestyle involve?

• Recycling paper and plastic

• Avoiding purchasing anything at all

• Using things without creating solid waste

How did Johan find his first week of practising zero waste?

• Agonising

• Terrifying

• Liberating

Why did Johan not purchase the bottle of skin toner?

• The plastic container was not recyclable

• It was not effective against acne breakouts.

• He wanted to make a positive environmental impact

Who joined Johan in practising a zero-waste lifestyle?

• His family

• His friends

• Not mentioned

Which is true about the benefits of swapping junk food for fruit and vegetables?

• Fruit and vegetables are cheaper.

• Fruit and vegetables are nutritious.

• Fruit and vegetable skins do not generate waste at all.

How did Johan’s handmade soap help the Environmental Club?

• Soap sales contributed to club funds.

• It made the club famous in the school.

• Club members had fun making the soap.

Which of these sayings best describes Johan’s view of his zero-waste lifestyle?

• A long way to go

• A little goes a long way

• Take the long way around