Documentary Night
Which country recycles the most nuclear waste?
France
What 3 waste bins are located in Talley?
Trash, recycling, compost
What is a common ground water challenge with landfills?
Leaking
Where can you find a sewing machine on campus? (to fix your clothes!)
The maker space at the library.
Which type of wrapping paper cannot be recycled?
Metallic paper
What is fruit is an alternative to Charcoal used in Sierra Leone?
Coconut shell/coconut
Which campus group diverts waste after football games?
Zero Waste Wolfpack
What soil type is best to prevent leaking?
Clay
What material can be most efficiently recycled? (Least amount of material is lost)
Aluminum
Of the following, what cannot go in the recycling bin?
- Mellow Yellow Soda Can
- Rubber green or black garden hoses
- Pizza Hut coupons
- Bragaw milk jugs
Rubber hoses
What proportion of waste was diverted from the landfill at NC State? (within 5%)
~55%
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What items should not go into a landfill?
Radioactive waste, batteries, electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, prescriptions, candle glass jars.
What common waste made from a drink, can help with inflammation and eye bags?
Tea bags.
What is a common dish to put leftovers in?
Casserole.
What snack was at documentary night?
Chocolate covered pretzels and hot chocolate.
Where are the compost bins located outside of Lee Hall?
Near Bragaw dumpsters by OIT and Dining office, and outside the trash chute near Fountain.
What is commonly built on top of old landfills?
Playgrounds and parks.
How can you reuse old tests?
Paper mache, packing padding, fire kindling.
What can you make with stale bread?
Croutons, stuffing, bread crumbs, bread pudding, bread flan.
What three components is nuclear waste split into?
Plutonium, Uranium, and fission products.
How many aluminum cans (minimum) were collected in 2024 by Zero Waste Wolfpack?
Over 17,000
Which site held the Chemistry Department's hazardous waste from 1969-1980?
NCSU Superfund
What can you make for a specific animal with leftover bacon grease?
Bird food.
What EcoVillage event allows you to regift items to avoid throwing them away?
Hand-me-down Hoe Down on 11/30