Waste Management and Recycling Concepts

The video discusses the issue of household waste, highlighting the average waste generated per person in the U.S. and its environmental impact. It categorizes waste into paper, plastic, metal, glass, food, yard waste, and e-waste, explaining their effects on the environment. The video emphasizes the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling to mitigate these effects. It also covers specific strategies for managing food, yard, and electronic waste, and highlights the role of laws and personal choices in waste reduction.

What is the average amount of household waste produced per person daily in the U.S.?

• 2.5 pounds

• 4.5 pounds

• 6.5 pounds

• 8.5 pounds

Which of the following is NOT a category of household waste?

• Paper and plastic

• E-waste

• Food and yard waste

• Textiles

What percentage of aluminum cans are recycled in the U.S.?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

What is a major environmental concern when paper decomposes in landfills?

• It releases nitrogen

• It releases oxygen

• It releases greenhouse gases

• It releases methane gas

What is a recommended way to reduce food waste at home?

• Buy more food than needed

• Compost food scraps

• Throw away leftovers

• Ignore expiration dates

What is the process of turning food and yard waste into dirt called?

• Decomposing

• Incinerating

• Recycling

• Composting

Which toxic material is commonly found in e-waste?

• Arsenic

• Lead

• Mercury

• Cadmium

What is the most important step in the three R's of waste management?

• Reuse

• Repurpose

• Recycle

• Reduce

Which country has nearly achieved the goal of sending only 1% of its trash to landfills?

• Canada

• United States

• Sweden

• Germany

What should you do with electronics that still work but you no longer need?

• Throw them away

• Store them indefinitely

• Recycle them

• Donate or sell them