Recycling Practices and Regulations

The video 'Recycling 123' explains the importance of recycling and how to do it correctly. It highlights the environmental and economic benefits of recycling and introduces the concept of 'wish cycling,' where people mistakenly recycle non-recyclable items. The video outlines three steps for proper recycling: Go, Caution, and Stop, and provides a detailed room-by-room guide for recycling various household items. It concludes with resources and contact information for further assistance.

Why is recycling considered beneficial for the economy?

• It reduces the need for landfills.

• It creates jobs in recycling and manufacturing industries.

• It eliminates the need for raw materials.

• It makes products cheaper for consumers.

What is 'wish cycling'?

• Wishing for more recycling facilities.

• Recycling items that are not actually recyclable.

• Recycling items without cleaning them first.

• Recycling only when convenient.

Which of the following items can always be recycled?

• Plastic bags

• Styrofoam

• Glass bottles

• Ceramics

What should you do with packing peanuts?

• Compost them.

• Reuse them for shipping.

• Throw them in the trash.

• Recycle them with other plastics.

Which of the following is considered household hazardous waste?

• Plastic bottles

• Newspapers

• Batteries

• Cardboard

In the kitchen, which item should you be cautious about recycling?

• Glass jars

• Juice cartons

• Aluminum cans

• Cereal boxes

What should you do with old clothes that are too worn to donate?

• Recycle them with paper products.

• Donate them anyway.

• Use them as rags or throw them out.

• Compost them.

What is the recommended action for shredded paper in small quantities?

• Recycle it with other paper.

• Throw it in the trash.

• Burn it.

• Compost it.

Where can you find more information about household hazardous waste?

• Local library

• Riverside County's website

• Community bulletin board

• Recycling center

What should businesses in California do to comply with recycling laws?

• Consult Riverside County's website for guidance.

• Dispose of all waste in landfills.

• Ignore recycling regulations.

• Recycle only paper products.