Complete the Sentence 1
The (goal, resource, available) of zero waste programs is to eliminate all waste entirely.
The goal of zero waste programs is to eliminate all waste entirely.
(n) an idea of what something is or how it works
concept
Zero waste programs help develop solutions that reduce the amount of energy and(equipment, technical, concepts) that is used.
Zero waste programs help develop solutions that reduce the amount of energy and equipment that is used.
environment
(n) the natural world
San Francisco reduced its waste by 80 ____ when it put a zero waste program in place.
A. concept
B. percent
C. resource
percent
Many people choose to live off-grid because it benefits the (concept, environment, corporation).
Many people choose to live off-grid because it benefits the environment.
(n) supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
equipment
The company (designed, promoted, goals) a new product that had no waste--all parts were used or reused.
The company designed OR promoted a new product that had no waste--all parts were used or reused.
promote
(v) to help something to develop or increase
There are many ___ benefits to creating zero waste programs.
A. consumer
B. traditional
C. environmental
environmental
The Zero Waste Institute promotes creating no waste at all.
(v) to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose
design
Using (available, sustainable, institutional) materials reduces the impact that production has on the environment.
Using sustainable materials reduces the impact that production has on the environment.
traditional
(adj) following ideas and methods that have existed for a long time
To ____ a zero waste program, a company has to be committed to finding sustainable solutions.
A. institute
B. institution
C. institutional
institute
Zero waste programs are becoming more common in (traditional, corporate, consumer) businesses.
Zero waste programs are becoming more common in corporate businesses.
Traditional is also an acceptable answer!
(n) an organization that promotes learning
institute
The (equipment, environment, institute) is affected by the waste we produce.
The environment is affected by the waste we produce.
corporation
(n) a big company, or a group of companies acting together as a single organization
The project was still in its ___ stage, and there was a lot of work left to be done.
A. corporate
B. designing
C. resources
designing
Cradle-to-cradle design of products considers all parts of a product, which include biological and (sustainable, traditional, technical) nutrients.
Cradle-to-cradle design of products considers all parts of a product, which include biological and technical nutrients.
(adj) able to continue without causing damage to the environment
sustainable
Developing sustainable practices like zero waste programs is important so that future generations will have resources (technical, traditional, available).
Developing sustainable practices like zero waste programs is important so that future generations will have resources available.
resource
(n) something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a country and can be used to increase its wealth
Many companies care about the ____ of their products and business practices.
A. environmentally
B. availability
C. sustainability
sustainability