Type of Waste
Old apple cores, banana peels, and leftover meals fall under this category of waste.
What is food waste?
A landfill is a designated site where non-recyclable garbage is buried under layers of soil or _____.
What is clay?
Using a metal water bottle is an example of which "R"?
What is reuse?
This symbol shows a flame and indicates that a household liquid or spray can easily catch fire or burn if exposed to heat or sparks.
What is flammable?
Living organisms such as earthworms, beetles, bacteria, and fungi that break down dead organic material.
What are decomposers?
Grass clippings, fallen leaves, and small twigs collected from a garden are called this type of waste.
What is yard waste?
A place where you can return empty juice boxes, pop cans, and glass beverage containers to get a money refund.
What is the bottle depot?
Using a hand dryer instead of paper towel is an example of which "R"?
What is reduce?
This standard hazard symbol depicts a bare, leafless tree next to a dead fish floating out of water.
What is environmental hazard?
Standardized visual signs used to warn people about dangerous or harmful materials inside a container.
What are hazard symbols?
______ consists of old batteries, broken cellphones, and discarded computer parts belong to this specific waste group.
What is Electronic (E-waste)?
Incineration is the process of burning waste materials at very high temperatures to reduce volume or create _______.
What is energy?
Using an old yogurt tub to hold your markers instead of throwing it away is an example of this "R."
What is repurpose?
This symbol shows an exploding object, indicating that heating, puncturing, or dropping the container can cause it to violently burst apart into pieces.
What is explosive?
When organic material, like fruit peels or wood, that can naturally decompose and break down over time.
What is biodegradable?
Leftover paint, household bleach, and motor oil are classified under ____________.
What is hazardous waste?
A local municipal facility where residents safely drop off hazardous chemicals and old electronics
What is the eco station?
Shredding old newspaper at a specialized factory to manufacture fresh paper towels is an example of this "R."
What is recycling?
This symbol shows a hand dipping into a chemical and being eaten away, indicating that the liquid can cause painful chemical burns on skin or blind your eyes.
What is corrosive?
The dark, ________-rich soil created when decomposers completely break down organic waste items is called compost.
What is nutrient?
Aluminum foil, soda cans, and empty soup tins are examples of this category.
What is metal waste?
A facility where materials like plastic bottles and cardboard boxes are processed back into raw materials to make brand new products.
What is a recycling facility/center?
Fixing the zipper on your jacket is an example of which "R"?
What is repair?
WHIMIS stands for_______.
What is Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System?
Materials like plastic cutlery and styrofoam that cannot be broken down naturally by living organisms.