No. |
Word |
Definition |
1. |
H. Cullet |
Recyclable, ground-up glass |
2. |
E. Composting |
Changes organic materials into a soil-like mixture |
3. |
A. Paper |
30% of all landfill waste |
4. |
I. Animal bedding |
A use of shredded newspaper |
5. |
C. Cellulose insulation |
A use of finely ground newspaper |
6. |
D. Aluminum |
Most is imported from Australia and Jamacia;
recycling saves 95% of the energy to process |
7. |
F. Plastics |
Made from petroleum and natural gas; gas; recycling
is still in infancy |
8. |
B. Motor oil |
Some communities require gas stations to collect this
for recycling |
9. |
K. Beverage containers |
Some states have deposits on these and collect up
to 90% of them |
10. |
J. Landfills or incinerators |
Materials that can't be recycled go here |
11. |
G. Natural resources |
If materials aren't recycled, more of these items
are used |