Living Green - Episode 111 - Mexico Recycling Waste

The video discusses the installation of 16 new rubbish trucks designed to separate organic and non-organic waste. Workers sort plastics and cardboard on-site, selling them later, while non-organic waste is sent to recycling centers. This process aims to reduce toxins in landfills and maximize material reuse. Officials hope to significantly cut down the current 12,000 tonnes of trash produced daily.

What is the primary purpose of the new rubbish trucks?

• To increase the speed of waste collection

• To reduce the number of waste collection trips

• To separate organic and non-organic waste

• To collect all types of waste together

What do workers do with the plastics and cardboard items?

• They sell them and send non-organic trash to recycling centers

• They store them for future use

• They dispose of them in landfills

• They burn them to generate energy

How does the recycling process benefit the environment?

• By creating more waste

• By keeping toxins out of landfills

• By reducing the need for recycling centers

• By increasing landfill space

What is the current amount of trash generated per day that officials aim to reduce?

• 12,000 tonnes

• 15,000 tonnes

• 20,000 tonnes

• 10,000 tonnes

What is the ultimate goal of the waste management process described?

• To create more recycling centers

• To drastically reduce daily trash production

• To sell more recyclable materials

• To increase the number of rubbish trucks