Keeping Yosemite Green: The Zero Landfill Initiative

The video emphasizes the importance of waste management in Yosemite, urging visitors to prepare by reducing excess packaging and using refillable containers. It highlights the need for sustainable practices, such as recycling and using battery-operated or refillable fuel sources for stoves and lanterns, to minimize waste sent to landfills.

What is one of the main goals for improving waste management in Yosemite?

• To reduce the number of park employees

• To increase the number of visitors

• To divert more materials from landfills

• To enhance the park's natural beauty

How can visitors prepare before coming to Yosemite to help reduce waste?

• By buying new items at the park

• By using disposable containers

• By bringing extra packaging

• By minimizing packaging and using refillable containers

What type of containers should visitors use for snacks and drinks to reduce waste?

• Single-use cups

• Glass bottles

• Disposable plastic bottles

• Refillable containers

What is recommended for visitors to use for cooking and lighting in the park?

• Charcoal grills and candles

• Battery-operated lanterns and refillable fuel stoves

• Disposable stoves and lanterns

• Gasoline-powered generators

What should visitors do to ensure they are recycling properly in the park?

• Throw all waste in one bin

• Leave waste for park staff to sort

• Take a moment to sort recyclables into the correct containers

• Burn waste in designated areas