VOICED : New York opens one of the world's biggest

The video discusses the largest material recovery facility in the US, located in Brooklyn, New York. It highlights the architectural design, economic benefits, and environmental impact of the facility. The center aims to handle all of New York's household recycling, processing 800 tons of waste daily. The facility not only promotes recycling but also generates economic gains by selling recyclable materials.

What is the significance of the Park Material Recovery Facility mentioned in the video?

• It is the smallest sorting system in the world.

• It is the largest sorting system of its type in the United States.

• It is a new type of landfill.

• It is a facility for incinerating waste.

Why was a chic, minimalist architectural firm chosen for the Brooklyn facility?

• To make it look like a traditional recycling center.

• To elevate the mission of recycling and draw public attention.

• To blend in with the industrial surroundings.

• To save on construction costs.

What was the total investment made in the Brooklyn recycling facility?

• $50 million

• $75 million

• $200 million

• $110 million

How has the economics of recycling changed according to the video?

• Recycling is now more expensive than discarding waste.

• Recycling is only beneficial for the environment.

• There are now markets for materials that were previously discarded.

• Recycling has no economic benefits.

What is the potential value of a 700-kilogram cube of aluminum?

• $500

• $2000

• $1000

• $1500