Top 10 Ways to Reduce Waste (Argumentative Text)

What is a carbon footprint?

• The measure of greenhouse gases produced by human activities

• A type of footprint found in carbon

• A measurement of carbon in the atmosphere

• The footprint left by burning fossil fuels

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Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your carbon footprint?

• Turning off lights when leaving a room

• Riding in a car instead of walking

• Reusing plastic shopping bags

• Recycling newspaper

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What should you consider before making a purchase to reduce waste?

• The brand of the product

• How long it will take to use

• The color of the item

• If the packaging is recyclable

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What is one reason reducing waste is important for the future?

• To make shopping easier

• To use more natural resources

• To increase the amount of waste

• To support a growing world population

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What is a benefit of energy-efficient light bulbs?

• They use more electricity

• They can be recycled

• They produce more heat

• They are more expensive

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What is a simple way to reduce waste according to the text?

• Buying more water bottles

• Ignoring recycling options

• Buying foods with less packaging

• Using more plastic bags

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What does 'precycling' refer to?

• Planning purchases with recycling in mind

• Recycling products after use

• Buying only new products

• Throwing away recyclable materials

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Why is it beneficial to repair or donate items instead of throwing them away?

• It reduces waste

• It makes items more expensive

• It damages the items further

• It takes more time

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What is the purpose of collecting rainwater as mentioned in the text?

• For swimming

• To water the driveway

• To increase water bills

• To supplement home water intake

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What is composting used for according to the text?

• Reducing certain types of waste

• Spoiling food faster

• Increasing household trash

• Making food inedible

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