Waste Diversion 101
The familiar slogan for reducing waste encourages us to "Reduce, Reuse," and this third action
What is “recycle”
This type of pollution occurs when harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are released into the atmosphere
What is air pollution
This common household item, often made of aluminum, is one of the most recycled products in the world
What is a soda can
What is the office dedicated to sustainability at SNHU?
What is the Office of Sustainability
What type of energy comes from sunlight?
Solar
This is the process of breaking down organic waste, like food scraps and yard trimmings, into nutrient-rich soil
What is Composting
The release of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and oil spills contributes to this type of environmental contamination
What is water pollution
Recycling paper helps reduce the need to cut down these natural resources
What are trees
What club is dedicated to helping the environment at SNHU?
What is the Environmental Club
What is NH’s nickname, which reflects it’s natural environment?
What is the Granite State
E-waste, short for this type of waste, includes items like old phones, computers, and TVs
What is electronic waste
This type of pollution occurs when artificial lights disrupt natural darkness, affecting ecosystems and wildlife
What is light pollution
This durable material found in electronics, appliances, and construction can be recycled repeatedly without losing strength
What is Metal
What is one thing the Office of Sustainability has done to better SNHU’s campus?
Freecycle stations, The GoodStuff Campaign, Waste centralization, etc.
What is the primary renewable energy source used in New Hampshire?
What is hydropower (water power)
Sorting recyclables from general trash is essential for reducing contamination at this type of facility
What is a recycling center, or a materials recovery faclity (MRF)
This environmental phenomenon, partly caused by pollution, occurs when the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun
What is the greenhouse effect
Recycling this material, often used for jars and bottles, saves about 30% of the energy compared to creating it from raw materials
What is glass
Where is the Office of Sustainability located?
The Operations Building
What percentage of New Hampshire’s land is covered by forest?
What is around 80%
This waste diversion strategy involves turning old or damaged materials into completely new products, often with a creative twist
What is upcycling
Plastic debris breaking down into tiny harmful fragments is referred to by this term
What are microplastics
Contamination in recycling bins often occurs when people leave this material in a food container
What is grease or food residue
What is the most commonly recycled material?
Aluminum
What is New Hampshire’s state tree?
What is the white birch