Waste Management and Recycling Practices

The video discusses the significant waste generation in Bogotá and the limited recycling efforts. It highlights the potential health risks posed by waste and global warming, such as the spread of viruses. The video introduces the 7 Rs of sustainability: Redesign, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Renew, Recover, and Recycle, offering practical tips for each to help viewers contribute to environmental conservation from home. The emphasis is on making conscious purchasing decisions, extending product life, and proper waste separation to support a circular economy.

How many tons of waste are generated daily in Bogotá?

• 10,000 tons

• 5,000 tons

• 12,000 tons

• 7,500 tons

What percentage of waste is currently being utilized in Bogotá?

• 16-17%

• 14-15%

• 10-11%

• 12-13%

What is the estimated year by the World Bank for a potential sanitary emergency in most cities?

• 2040

• 2035

• 2030

• 2025

Which R involves buying multifunctional products?

• Recycle

• Reduce

• Redesign

• Reuse

What should you consider when buying products to reduce waste?

• Price

• Brand

• Durability and necessity

• Color

What can you do with a misprinted document to extend its life?

• Throw it away

• Use the other side

• Burn it

• Recycle it immediately

What should you do if a product breaks?

• Buy a new one

• Throw it away

• Repair it

• Ignore it

What does 'Renew' suggest you do with old items?

• Personalize and reuse them

• Store them

• Throw them away

• Sell them

What is the first step in the recycling process?

• Transporting waste

• Burning waste

• Collecting waste

• Separating waste

How does proper waste separation benefit companies?

• Decreases production

• Allows reuse in the circular economy

• Reduces costs

• Increases waste