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What is one way to reduce waste?

Using durable coffee mugs (correct)

Using single-use plastic bottles

Buying disposable pens

Purchasing paper towels

What is a limitation of recycling?

Not all materials can be continually recycled (correct)

It increases air pollution

It reduces energy usage

It creates new jobs

What is the process of recycling?

Collecting → Selling → Recycling

Collecting → Sorting → Selling

Collecting → Sorting → Cleaning → Reprocessing (correct)

Sorting → Reprocessing → Collecting

What is one environmental benefit of recycling?

Reduces water pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of recycling?

Reduced energy usage Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the money spent on a product pays for packaging that ultimately becomes waste?

16% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste according to the 'Reduce' principle?

Increasing household waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 'Zero Waste Approach'?

To eliminate waste at the source Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of recycling?

It only addresses post-consumer waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the '3 Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)?

Minimizing waste generation Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of reusing an item mentioned in the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How frequently can the USA commercial air fleet be rebuilt with the aluminium cans thrown away by Americans?

Every three months Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use rechargeable batteries?

Because they require less energy to make Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of waste in USA landfills is comprised of e-waste?

2% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for recycling e-waste?

To recover valuable elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the current recycling process?

Inability to recycle certain materials Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the hazardous components found in e-waste?

Lead, cadmium, and mercury Signup and view all the answers