How Five Billion lbs of Las Vegas Garbage Powers a City

The video explores waste management in Las Vegas, focusing on the Apex landfill, recycling, and food waste solutions. It highlights how waste can be transformed into energy, powering homes and benefiting the community. The video also discusses the challenges of recycling, such as the Amazon Effect, and innovative solutions like using food waste to feed livestock.

What are the three main categories of waste mentioned in the video?

• Solid waste, recyclables, and food waste

• Plastic, metal, and glass

• Organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste

• Paper, plastic, and electronic waste

How does the Apex landfill manage to extend its lifespan?

• By reducing the amount of waste accepted

• By compacting waste efficiently and expanding its footprint

• By burning waste to reduce volume

• By exporting waste to other landfills

What is a significant challenge faced by recycling centers due to online shopping?

• Increased electronic waste

• Increased glass waste

• Increased cardboard waste

• Increased plastic waste

What innovative solution does Las Vegas use for food waste from buffets?

• Composting it into fertilizer

• Dumping it in the ocean

• Feeding it to livestock at a local farm

• Converting it into biofuel

How is methane from the landfill used in Las Vegas?

• It is used to heat local homes

• It is stored for future use

• It is converted into energy to power homes

• It is released into the atmosphere

What is the role of the Las Vegas Livestock Farm in waste management?

• It uses food waste to feed hogs

• It converts waste into compost

• It incinerates waste

• It processes recyclables

What percentage of human-caused methane emissions in the US is attributed to landfills?

• 30%

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%