Recycling Benefits and Practices

What percentage of waste was recycled or composted in 2018?

• 50.1%

• 69.0%

• 32.1%

• 25.0%

Which of the following is a benefit of recycling according to the EPA?

• Increases landfill size

• Conserves natural resources

• Increases waste production

• Destroys harmful gases

What happens to aluminum cans at recycling centers?

• They are thrown away

• They are washed and reused

• They are melted and turned into new cans

• They are crushed and sent to landfills

Why is aluminum one of the most valuable recyclables?

• It is used once and disposed of

• It melts at a very low temperature

• It retains its quality no matter how many times it's recycled

• It decomposes naturally in 5 years

If each student recycles one bottle per school day for a year, how many bottles are recycled by 500 students?

• A. 180

• B. 9,000

• C. 18,000

• D. 90,000

What is the tone of the student editorial?

• Angry

• Persuasive

• Indifferent

• Scientific

What percent of plastic waste is recycled globally?

• 9%

• 12%

• 21%

• 79%

What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?

• Plastic recycling is highly efficient

• Most plastic ends up in landfills or as litter

• Incineration is the main method of plastic disposal

• Recycling is the most popular waste method

What is the main goal of SDG 12?

• Promote fossil fuel use

• Encourage more packaging

• Achieve sustainable consumption and production

• Develop new products

Which of the following is NOT one of the four waste reduction strategies mentioned?

• Prevention

• Reuse

• Incineration

• Recycling