What Canadian Province saw a decrease in waste disposal at 13% in 2006?
PEI
100
Which of the following items are recyclable/reusable
a.) Your broken desktop computer
b.) Your old sweatshirt
c.) Human hair
d.) Plastic bags
e.) All of the above
f.) a, b, c
All of the above
100
What two countries are leaders in implementing Zero Waste Management.
New Zealand and Australia
100
How many years does methane gas take to break down in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A. 1 B. 10 C. 30 D. 5
B. 10
200
What are the different methods of diverting organic waste from landfills?
Composting and using it as an alternative fuel source
200
What is the best solution to waste?
Refurbishing or re-using
200
What is the main element of Zero Waste Management
Corporate environmental responsibility and re-design of their products and packaging
200
How do we define compost? t
A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.
300
In what ways can organic waste in landfills become detrimental to our environment?
Add toxins from garbage that is not supposed to be there
300
Is Waste management in the curriculum for elementary schools in Canada?
No
300
What is the current method of radioactive waste disposal?
A. burying waste in Antarctica
B. storing waste in repositories
C. burying waste in the ocean floor
D. shooting waste into space
B. storing waste in repositories
300
How many years does a polyurethane bag take to decompose?
A. 10 B. 100 C. 1000 D. 10,000
C. 1000
400
What is Toronto’s current waste diversion program called?
Green Bin Program
400
What is the earliest way to avoid disposing of household items?
Reuse and Refurbish
400
What natural barriers aid in safe generation of dumpsites?
Clay and upward movement of groundwater.
400
What is vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting is the process of having redworms and other decomposer organisms process our organic waste and turn it into a great natural fertilizer
500
What can increase the salt content in compost making it lethal for plants?
Human and animal feces
500
What are the three R's?
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
500
What agriculture crop releases the most CH4 as a byproduct?
A. Corn B. Wheat C. Potatoes D. Rice