Why Waste Management?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Environmental Impact
How You Can Help
The Big Picture
100

What is the goal of waste management?

What is reducing pollution and conserving resources?

100

What does "reduce" mean in waste management?

What is using less and avoiding single-use items?

100

How does recycling reduce air pollution?

What is preventing waste burning and landfill gases?

100

What is one way to reduce waste at school?

What is using a reusable lunch box or bottle?

100

What happens if waste is not managed properly?

What is it pollutes the environment?

200

Name one environmental benefit of waste management.

What is pollution prevention?

200

Give an example of something you can reuse.

What is a glass jar, bag, or container?

200

How does recycling save energy?

What is using less energy than producing new materials?

200

What can you do with food scraps instead of throwing them away?

What is compost them?

200

What ecosystem is harmed by plastic waste the most?

What are oceans?

300

How does waste management protect human health?

What is preventing diseases from unmanaged waste?

300

What types of materials can be recycled?

What are paper, plastic, and glass?

300

How does waste management help wildlife?

What is reducing litter in ecosystems?

300

Where should you dispose of hazardous waste like batteries or paint?

What is a hazardous waste disposal center?

300

Why is aluminum recycling important?

What is it saves 95% of the energy to make new aluminum?

400

How does waste management save money?

What is reducing costly cleanups?

400

What does composting help turn food waste into?

What is nutrient-rich soil (compost)?

400

What kind of chemicals are reduced by proper disposal?

What are toxic substances from electronics and chemicals?

400

What is the best way to spread awareness about waste management?

What is educating others or sharing information?

400

What is the long-term goal of sustainability in waste management?

What is protecting resources for future generations?

500

What can unmanaged waste release into the environment?

What are harmful and toxic chemicals?

500

What is the benefit of sorting recyclables correctly?

What is increasing recycling efficiency?

500

How does recycling reduce water and land resource use?

What is less need for landfills and fresh water?

500

Why is sorting waste at home important?

What is it ensures proper recycling or composting?

500

Why is it important to avoid single-use plastics?

What is they are not biodegradable and pollute land and sea?