ZERO WASTE

What is composting?

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

• Composting is the process of freezing organic materials

• Composting is the process of burning organic materials

• Composting is the process of drying organic materials

Name one way to reduce waste in your daily life.

• Buying single-use products

• Ignoring recycling programs

• Using reusable containers

• Throwing everything in the trash

Why is food waste a significant issue?

• Food waste helps reduce hunger

• Food waste does not lead to economic losses

• Food waste has no impact on the environment

• Food waste contributes to environmental problems, economic losses, and exacerbates food insecurity and hunger.

Explain the concept of 'Zero Waste'.

• Zero Waste is a practice that focuses on increasing pollution and environmental degradation.

• Zero Waste is a philosophy that promotes the disposal of all waste in landfills.

• Zero Waste is a concept that encourages the generation of more waste to stimulate the economy.

• Zero Waste is a philosophy that promotes the redesign of resource life cycles to ensure all products are reused, aiming to minimize waste and prevent pollution.

How can composting help in reducing waste?

• Composting emits harmful gases into the atmosphere, contributing to pollution.

• Composting increases waste production by creating more materials to manage.

• Composting attracts pests and rodents, causing health hazards.

• Composting breaks down organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, diverting them from landfills.

List three items that can be composted.

• Fruit and vegetable scraps, Coffee grounds, Eggshells

• Plastic bottles

• Aluminum cans

• Styrofoam containers

What are the benefits of reducing waste?

• Encouraging excessive consumption

• Ignoring waste management practices

• Reducing waste benefits the environment, saves money, creates job opportunities, and promotes sustainability.

• Increasing waste to stimulate the economy

Is it possible to achieve 'Zero Waste' completely?

• Yes, achieving 'Zero Waste' completely is simple.

• No, achieving 'Zero Waste' completely is impossible.

• No, achieving 'Zero Waste' completely is extremely difficult.

• Yes, achieving 'Zero Waste' completely is effortless.

What are some challenges in achieving 'Zero Waste'?

• Inadequate technology

• Lack of interest

• Overproduction

• Infrastructure, consumer behavior, contamination, awareness, single-use plastics

How can individuals contribute to reducing waste in their community?

• Ignore waste management practices

• Practice the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

• Dump waste in public spaces

• Increase consumption of single-use plastics