VP #2: What happens to our trash?

Where does most of our trash end up?

• In compost bins

• In one of four main locations

• In recycling centers

• In the ocean

What is a key environmental concern with landfills?

• They emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas

• They are too small

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They attract too many birds

Why is recycling important?

• It is a fun activity

• It makes trash disappear

• It is required by law

• It reduces the need for more landfills

What is a challenge with recycling plastic?

• It is too heavy

• It is too expensive

• It is too colorful

• Most of it doesn't get recycled

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A new type of waste-to-energy plant

• A large area of ocean with accumulated trash

• A recycling center in the Pacific

• A landfill in Texas