Waste Management
What is one thing you and your family recycles?
paper plates, paper bags, plastic cups, plastic plates, etc.
If you bring your own lunchbox instead of using a plastic bag, you are doing this R.
Reduce
When was the first Earth Day?
a) April 20th, 1970
b) April 22th, 1970
c) April 22th, 2020
d) April 22th, 1739
b) April 22th, 1970
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Is glass recyclable?
Yes, it is.
If you put an empty soda can in the blue bin instead of the trash, you are helping do this.
Recycle
There are ____ common types of plastic
a) 3
b) 10
c) 7
d) 23
c) 7
How much water does the average American use in a day?
a) 82 gallons
b) 150 gallons
c) 17 gallons
d) 2 gallons
a) 82 gallons
What is composting?
The process of breaking down organic waste like food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil.
What are the 3 R's and their order?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
How many plastic water bottles are used in a year?
a.) 22 billion
b.) 5 bottles
c.) 36 billion
d.) 55 billion
c) 36 billion plastic water bottles
How many plastic bags do Americans use in a year?
a) 100,000,000,000 (100 billion)
b) 500,000,000 (500 million)
c) 1,500,000 (1.5 million)
d) 7,000,000,000,000 (7 trillion)
a) 100,000,000,000 (100 billion)
Which of these cannot be recycled? Why?
a) paper plates
b) tissue boxes
c) plastic bags
d) newspaper
c) Plastic bags because they can tangle the recycling machines
What city in the US recycles the most? (Hint: On the west coast)
San Francisco, California
How many plastic water bottles are used in a year by Americans?
a.) 22 billion
b.) 5 bottles
c.) 36 billion
d.) 55 billion
D) 55 billion
What percent of Earth's water is drinkable freshwater?
a) 34%
b) 67%
c) 1%
d) 8%
c) 1%
Give 5 examples of recyclable items.
paper, aluminum cans, water bottles, metal, compost (apples, leave etc.), plastic bags, paper bags, bottles, newspaper, etc.
Why is the order of the 3 R's so important?
Reducing waste prevents it from being created, reusing extends the life of materials, and recycling is the last resort since it still requires energy and resources.
How long can trash stay in the ocean?
a) 10 years
b) 25 years
c) 200 years
d) 100 years
c) 200 years
How can I reduce the amount of waste I produce?
Turn off lights after use
Turn off water faucet after use
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Must give example)
Avoid single use items