Composting and Waste Management

What is the purpose of San Francisco's composting program?

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To save water and space

• To generate profits for Recology

• To recycle more trash

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What happens to the plastic that is accidentally put in the compost bin?

• It is used to make new compost

• It is removed during the composting process

• It is always recycled

• It is separated and sent to the landfill or recycling

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What role do microorganisms play in the composting process?

• They help sort the compost

• They break down the organic material

• They remove harmful gases

• They remove plastic from the compost

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Why is airflow important in the composting process?

• To prevent the compost from overheating

• To provide oxygen for the microorganisms

• To remove plastic from the compost

• To attract and retain water in the compost

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What happens to the harmful gases produced during composting?

• They are released into the atmosphere

• They are used to generate energy

• They are destroyed by microorganisms

• They are stored in biofilters

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Which of the following are benefits of composting food waste?

• It saves water

• It reduces methane emissions

• It helps store CO2 in the soil

• It reduces landfill space

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How does composting help California farmers?

• It reduces their greenhouse gas emissions

• It increases their crop yields

• It provides them with free compost

• It helps them save water

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Why aren't more places implementing composting programs?

• There is a lack of infrastructure for composting

• There is opposition from the waste management industry

• There is a lack of awareness about composting

• It is too expensive to implement

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How does San Francisco fund its composting program?

• Through profits from compost sales

• Through government grants

• Through customer payments to Recology

• Through donations from businesses

According to the EPA, what is the best solution for food waste?

• Composting

• Donating food to those in need

• Reducing food waste

• Feeding food waste to animals

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