What happens to trash?

How much waste does the U.S produce in a year?

• 100-150 million tons

• 150-250 million tons

• 250-350 million tons

• 1 billion ton

How much of the municipal trash is recycled?

• 60%

• 10%

• 90%

• 25%

What happens to the rest of the trash that is not recycled? Give brief answers.

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What does the term "waste stream" refer to?

• A body of water contaminated by waste

• The flow of waste as it moves from its source to disposal destinations

• The process of converting waste into energy

• A type of waste treatment technology

The largest component of municipal solid waste in the US is:

• Paper
• Plastic
• Yard Trimmings
• Metal

Most municipal solid waste in the United States will end up in a(n) _____.

• a. recycling center

• b. open dump

• c. waterway

• d. landfill

Which of the following is one advantage of using a landfill?

• a. discourages waste production

• b. does not release greenhouse gases

• c. operates at low cost

• d. prevents groundwater contamination

How much e-waste is recycled?

• 12%

• 23%

• 58%

• 73%

What percentage of plastic waste is recycled?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 90%

What is the approximate size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Twice the size of London

• Three times the size of France

• Size of Hawai'i