Waste Reduction

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Which of the following is NOT a common method of waste reduction?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incineration is a waste disposal method, not a waste reduction method.

What is the process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Composting is the process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Which of the following materials is NOT recyclable?

  1. Paper

  2. Plastic

  3. Glass

  4. Food scraps


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food scraps are not recyclable, but they can be composted.

What is the process of reusing a product or material in its original form called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Reuse

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reuse is the process of reusing a product or material in its original form.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste reduction?

  1. Reduced pollution

  2. Increased energy efficiency

  3. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

  4. Conservation of natural resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste reduction can help to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, and conserve natural resources, but it does not increase greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the process of reducing the amount of waste produced called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Waste reduction

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste reduction is the process of reducing the amount of waste produced.

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste at home?

  1. Buying in bulk

  2. Using reusable shopping bags

  3. Composting food scraps

  4. Using disposable plates and utensils


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using disposable plates and utensils is not a way to reduce waste at home.

What is the process of converting waste into energy called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Waste-to-energy

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste-to-energy is the process of converting waste into energy.

Which of the following is NOT a type of waste-to-energy technology?

  1. Incineration

  2. Gasification

  3. Pyrolysis

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Landfilling is not a type of waste-to-energy technology.

What is the process of disposing of waste in a landfill called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Landfilling is the process of disposing of waste in a landfill.

Which of the following is NOT a type of landfill?

  1. Municipal solid waste landfill

  2. Construction and demolition debris landfill

  3. Industrial waste landfill

  4. Hazardous waste landfill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hazardous waste landfills are not a type of landfill.

What is the process of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Waste reduction

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste reduction is the process of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste reduction?

  1. Reduced pollution

  2. Increased energy efficiency

  3. Increased greenhouse gas emissions

  4. Conservation of natural resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste reduction can help to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, and conserve natural resources, but it does not increase greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the process of reusing a product or material in its original form called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Reuse

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reuse is the process of reusing a product or material in its original form.

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste at home?

  1. Buying in bulk

  2. Using reusable shopping bags

  3. Composting food scraps

  4. Using disposable plates and utensils


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using disposable plates and utensils is not a way to reduce waste at home.

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