Vocabulary
What is the term for placing non-recyclable items in the recycling bin, thinking they can be recycled?
What is wish cycling
What is one common way to reduce waste at home that involves reusing leftover food scraps and turning them into nutrient-rich soil?
What is composting?
What type of product packaging minimizes waste and uses recyclable or compostable materials?
What is eco-friendly packaging?
What major issue is caused by plastic waste in oceans and can harm marine life and ecosystems?
What is pollution?
Which company is known for providing organic, fair trade, and sustainable coffee, with a commitment to reducing their environmental footprint through eco-friendly packaging and responsible sourcing?
What is Life Boost Coffee?
What is the process of breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil?
What is composting?
What term describes the practice of using fewer materials and reducing the overall consumption of resources?
What is eco-friendly?
Which type of energy is harnessed through natural processes like wind or sunlight?
What is renewable energy?
What term describes the global shift towards energy solutions that help limit climate change?
What is decarbonization?
This Indianapolis-based café is committed to sustainability by sourcing locally grown food, minimizing food waste, and supporting community initiatives. What is the name of this café?
What is Café Patachou?
What term describes materials or products that are capable of being broken down naturally by microorganisms?
What is biodegradable?
When you recycle an old plastic container into a new product, what process is that an example of?
What is upcycing?
What is the practice of buying food locally to reduce carbon emissions and support the local economy?
What is local sourcing?
What is the environmental issue that involves a rise in the Earth's temperature, primarily caused by human activity?
What is global warming?
Which company transforms vacant urban spaces into green farming areas, supporting sustainable, local food production and providing healthy options to urban communities?
What is Ma'at Urban Agriculture?
What do we call the contamination of recyclable materials by non-recyclable waste?
What is contamination?
What is the term for using materials that will break down safely and quickly in the environment, without harming it?
What is biodegradable?
What type of products are designed to be reused or recycled and reduce the need for new raw materials?
What is a circular economy?
What is a significant environmental issue that arises when chemicals or non-recyclable materials are mixed with recyclable materials?
What is contamination?
This company works to reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices in waste management, energy efficiency, and resource conservation, while also working to create a circular economy. Which company is this?
What is The Heritage Group?
What term refers to the process of keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, reducing waste?
What is the circular economy?
What is the practice of recycling food waste and using it for something productive, like growing plants in your backyard?
What is urban agriculture?
What kind of farming focuses on growing food within urban spaces, using sustainable methods to reduce food miles and improve access to fresh food?
What is urban agriculture?
What global crisis involves a loss of biodiversity due to deforestation, climate change, and pollution?
What is species extinction?
This environmental activist and entrepreneur is known for living a zero-waste lifestyle, fitting all her trash since 2012 into a single 16-ounce mason jar, and founded Package Free, a store promoting sustainable products.
Who is Lauren Singer?