What Is Waste?
What is the definition of waste?
Waste is anything unwanted or unneeded, commonly referred to as trash or garbage.
Which type of waste is soapy water?
Liquid waste.
What is composting?
Composting is the process of breaking down organic material into nutrient-rich soil.
What does recyclable waste mean?
Recyclable waste refers to items that can be transformed into new products.
Which symbol warns that something can burn your skin?
Corrosive
Name three types of waste
Solid, liquid, and gas waste.
What type of waste are these: Used tires.
Solid waste.
Name a material that can be composted
Fruit or vegetable scraps.
Name one type of packaging that can be recycled
Cardboard
Which symbol warns that a product is dangerous even in small amounts?
Poison and Toxic
Give an example of solid waste
Old toys or food scraps or others
What type of waste includes batteries?
Hazardous waste.
What role do decomposers play in composting?
Decomposers break down organic material to create compost.
What are three benefits of recycling?
It saves resources, reduces landfill waste, and decreases pollution.
If a bottle has a flame symbol, what is one safety rule you should follow?
Keep it away from fire or heat
What type of waste includes emissions from burning fuels?
Gas waste.
What are organic materials? Give an example.
Organic materials are waste produced by living organisms, such as banana peels.
List two materials that should not be composted
Dairy products, meat, plastics, more?
Describe the recycling process for plastic bottles
Collection, sorting, cleaning, shredding, melting, and reshaping into new products.
Why do hazardous symbols use pictures instead of words?
Everyone can understand them, even if they can’t read
What process breaks down organic waste and returns nutrients to the soil?
Composting.
Name one example of recyclable materials
Glass bottles or metal cans. others?
Explain why composting is important for the environment
Composting enriches soil, supports plant growth, and reduces landfill waste.
Why is recycling important for waste management?
Recycling helps manage waste by reducing the amount that ends up in landfills and conserves natural resources.
A product has both a flame symbol and a skull symbol. What does this tell you?
It is flammable and poisonous