THROW AWAY SOCIETY - Solution

No. Answer Comment
1C The typical American family of four produces 80 to 150 pounds of garbage per week.
2B The average Amercian produces 3 to 4 pounds of garbage per day.
3B One-third of our garbage is paper.
4C The average American uses 500 pounds of glass a year.
5B Recycle means to make into a new product.
6C Biodegradable means to break down or rot.
7C A family of four typically throws out 10 pounds of paper a week.
8C A family of four will typically throw out 10 to 15 pounds of food scraps per week.
9A Paper can be either recycled or composted.
10B Vinegar is nontoxic.

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