Waste
What is the definition of waste?
Waste is anything unwanted or unneeded, commonly referred to as trash or garbage.
Explain and give examples of the 3 R's
Reduce (not buying things you don't need)
Reuse (a cloth grocery bag)
Recycle (paper)
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 4 recyclable materials
paper/cardboard, metal, some plastic, glass
Name one waste management job and explain what they do.
♻️ Recycling Coordinator
🗑️ Refuse Collector
🚛Municipal Recyling Truck Driver
🔄 Municipal Recycling Waste Handler
🧪 Hazardous Waste Technician
🧪 Hazardous Materials Specialist
🧪 Hazardous Waste Management Technologist
👩🏾🏭Industrial Waste Inspector
🏗️ Landfill Engineer
🏭 Waste Management Specialist
🔋 Electronics Recycling Worker
🌱 Compost Operator
🪱 Composting Specialist
🔧 Repair Technician
🌎 Environmental Scientist
📦 Waste Reduction Coordinator
💧 Wastewater Treatment Worker
🛠️ Reuse Centre Worker
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
What type of waste includes batteries?
Hazardous waste
Name a waste management method that has a NEGATIVE impact on the environment. Explain the negative impact.
Waste-to-energy facilities: Air pollution
Landfills: Uses a lot of plastic
Recycling:
Pollution from transporting and processing materials
Contamination from dirty or non-recyclable items
Explain how composting contributes positively to the environment.
Composting enriches soil, supports plant growth, and reduces landfill waste.
True or false? You should put all pizza boxes and toothpaste tubes in your blue cart.
false
If a bottle has a flame symbol, what is one safety rule you should follow?
Keep it away from fire or heat
How can you reduce waste in your life? Give specific examples.
use cardboard for a Halloween costume, recycle paper, re-usable containers and water bottles, reuse a gift bag, and more
Name a waste management method that has a POSISTIVE impact on the environment. Explain the positive impact.
Composting: provides nutrients for the soil to grow plants
Recycling: reduces waste that goes to landfills and material can be made into something new
What role do decomposers play in composting?
Decomposers break down organic material to create compost.
True or false? According to the new City of Calgary Recycle More Program, you CANNOT recycle flexible plastic bags & wrappers: Chip bags, snack wrappers, and coffee bags.
False
Name 3 products that would most likely have a hazard symbol on it.
Whipped cream, cleaning chemicals, oil, etc.
What is the liquid that is produced as trash decomposes in a landfill?
leachate
Name all 6 methods of waste management
landfill, recycling, composting, waste to energy facilities, hazardous waste management, the 3 R's
What is the specific type of worm that acts as a decomposer?
red wiggler worm
Why is recycling important for waste management?
Recycling helps manage waste by reducing the amount that ends up in landfills and conserves natural resources.
What does W.H.M.I.S stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System