Recycling
What is an MRF?
Material Recovery Facility
What is a zero waste alternative to single use plastic bags?
Tupperware
Tote bags
Reusable sandwich baggies
Name three pollutants that affect our waterways
Motor oil
Litter
Dog waste
Yard / organic waste - causes Eutrophication
Name three common recycling mistakes
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 is a zero waste alternative to a bottle of shampoo or conditioner
Going to a refill store
Shampoo and conditioner bars
What is the most common type of pollution in our oceans?
Plastic
Why is it important to recycle organic waste?
Double points: what are the different ways you can recycle organic waste?
1. Divert waste from landfills, decrease methane emissions, create compost (valuable for soil health)
2. Participating in the curbside green bin program, home compost pile, small space composting like vermicompost, pickup/dropoff services
Name all the steps in the zero waste hierarchy from most preferred to least preferred
Reuse/Refuse
Repurpose/Donate
Repair
Recycle
Dispose
How much of our food in America goes to waste? (Percentage)
40%