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What is one way to reduce waste?
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?
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?
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?
What is one environmental benefit of recycling?
What is a result of recycling?
What is a result of recycling?
What percentage of the money spent on a product pays for packaging that ultimately becomes waste?
What percentage of the money spent on a product pays for packaging that ultimately becomes waste?
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste according to the 'Reduce' principle?
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste according to the 'Reduce' principle?
What is the primary goal of the 'Zero Waste Approach'?
What is the primary goal of the 'Zero Waste Approach'?
What is the main limitation of recycling?
What is the main limitation of recycling?
What is the primary focus of the '3 Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)?
What is the primary focus of the '3 Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)?
What is an example of reusing an item mentioned in the text?
What is an example of reusing an item mentioned in the text?
How frequently can the USA commercial air fleet be rebuilt with the aluminium cans thrown away by Americans?
How frequently can the USA commercial air fleet be rebuilt with the aluminium cans thrown away by Americans?
Why is it recommended to use rechargeable batteries?
Why is it recommended to use rechargeable batteries?
What percentage of waste in USA landfills is comprised of e-waste?
What percentage of waste in USA landfills is comprised of e-waste?
What is the primary reason for recycling e-waste?
What is the primary reason for recycling e-waste?
What is the main limitation of the current recycling process?
What is the main limitation of the current recycling process?
What are some of the hazardous components found in e-waste?
What are some of the hazardous components found in e-waste?
