VOICED: Finding fortunes in recycling industrial waste

VOICED: Finding fortunes in recycling industrial waste

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Interactive Video

Business, Science, Design

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the innovative business model of repurposing industrial waste into useful products. It highlights how a llama benefits from a repurposed scratching post, which is a cost-effective alternative to expensive livestock brushes. Damon Carson's company focuses on creative reuse, transforming waste into valuable items without additional processing. This approach not only provides economic benefits but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing landfill waste.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main benefits of using repurposed materials for livestock?

They are more expensive than new materials.

They provide a substantial surface for animals to scratch against.

They are less durable than new materials.

They are difficult to find.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Damon Carson's previous business before starting his current venture?

A traditional waste hauling business

A livestock farm

A recycling plant

A construction company

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Carson's company differ from traditional recycling?

It emphasizes creative reuse without altering the products.

It focuses on melting and grinding products.

It only deals with electronic waste.

It requires extensive chemical processing.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes vinyl billboards suitable for outdoor equipment protection?

They are transparent and flexible.

They are lightweight and fragile.

They have a UV protective coating and are waterproof.

They are biodegradable and eco-friendly.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of Carson's business in terms of environmental impact?

To save a small portion of industrial garbage from landfills

To eliminate all forms of recycling

To produce more industrial waste

To increase landfill waste