Recycling
MRF
What do we call a Material Recovery Facility?
Tupperware
Tote bags
Reusable sandwich baggies
What are sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags?
Motor oil
Litter
Dog waste
Yard / organic waste - causes eutrophication
What are some pollutants that affect our waterways?
Bagged (not loose) recycling
Dirty/contaminated items
Soft plastics "plastic bags" "Chip bags"
Items that are too small (smaller than a credit card)
Electronic items (need to be taken to a HHW facility)
What are common recycling mistakes?
Organic waste (food and yard waste)
What is the most common type of waste in our landfills?
Plastic
What is the most common type of pollution in our oceans?