Recycling
Are you able to compost at your house?
yes
What is a landfill?
An extremely complicated pile of trash.
Why shouldn't we dump waste in bodies of water?
It harms the ecosystem & the environment.
Can mail be recycled?
Yes, mail is an accepted recycling material.
Is composting good for the environment
Yes.
What are the environmental effects of landfills?
They can contaminate nearby water sources and soil if not properly maintained, cause air pollution, and release greenhouse gasses.
Creating no waste.
Can you recycle broken glass?
No, broken glass is not accepted at recycling facilities.
What is composting?
A process for disposing of biodegradable waste and turning it into soil.
What is leachate?
Garbage juice.
Why is it inportant to only recycle items that can be recycled in the recycling bin?
The recycling stream could be contaminated and the equipment could be damaged.
How much municipal waste was recycled in 2020?
29%
Which materials are biodegradable?
Food, leather, rubber, textiles, wood, paper, & yard waste are biodegradable.
What happens when a landfill is full?
The landfill is decommissioned, covered with a layer of resistant material and grass. The owner of the landfill must monitor it for a certain amount of time. Some landfills are turned into parks or other public spaces.
Why did the amount of recycling decrease from 2015 & 2020?
Because of COVID & China's import ban on solid waste.
How does recycling save energy?
We expend energy to process materials. If recycled materials are used to create processed items, it takes less energy.
How much of municipal waste is compostable (percent)?
71%
How long does the owner of a landfill have to monitor it after it's decommissioned?
Which city was the first landfill established in?
Knossos, Crete, 3,000 BCE