waste

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What percentage of waste can be recycled?

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Approximately 75% of waste can be recycled.

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What is the average amount of trash produced by an American per day?

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The average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day.

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What is the Superfund Act?

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The Superfund Act, passed in 1980, sets aside money for the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

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How many Superfund sites have been completely cleaned up?

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75 out of 1200 approved or proposed Superfund sites have been completely cleaned up.

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How much gold is contained in 1 ton of computer scrap compared to mined ore?

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1 ton of computer scrap contains more gold than 16 tons of mined ore.

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What is waste management?

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Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of decomposing organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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What are hazardous wastes?

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Hazardous wastes are waste materials that pose a risk to human health or the environment.

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What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

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The RCRA is a federal law that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.