Living Green - Episode 156 - Turning Waste Into Something Positive

The video discusses a technology that converts municipal waste into eco-friendly compost. By managing the composting process, scientists can control the speed of organic material breakdown, allowing for the safe collection and disposal of methane gas. This innovation turns millions of tons of waste into a valuable resource, significantly reducing the problem of landfill waste globally.

What is the primary goal of the new technology discussed in the video?

• To make waste disposal more expensive

• To create more methane gas

• To transform municipal waste into eco-friendly compost

• To increase the amount of waste in landfills

How do scientists control the composting process?

• By using chemicals

• By burning the waste

• By adding more waste

• By managing the speed of organic material breakdown

What can be safely collected during the composting process?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane gas

What is the potential benefit of converting waste into compost?

• It increases landfill waste

• It becomes a valuable resource

• It pollutes the environment

• It is more expensive than traditional methods

What is the significance of this development in waste management?

• It helps reduce waste in landfill sites worldwide

• It is a step backward in waste management

• It reduces the need for recycling

• It increases the production of non-biodegradable waste