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What is an ecological footprint?
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A measure used to tell how much resources are being used, and how many Earth's we'd need if everyone lived that way |
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What is source reduction? |
The design, manufacturing, and packaging of products with: 1. Little or no toxic content 2. Minimum volume of material 3. Longer product lifetime |
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What is the difference between reuse and recycling? |
Reuse = no processing required, other than repair Recycling = processing a waste product to create a new useful material |
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What are some advantages of Reuse as an MSW strategy?
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Extends usable life, reduces waste disposal costs, conserves energy and raw materials, creates jobs |
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What is the most valuable recyclable material? |
Aluminum |
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Why cant paper be recycled repeatedly forever? |
Fibers shorten with each cycle: eventually becomes unusable |
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What is EPR? What is it's major flaw? |
Extended producer responsibility - makes producer responsible for environmental impact of their product rather than taxpayer. "Polluter Pays" Great in theory, almost impossible in reality. |
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Who is responsible for solid waste management in Canada? |
YOU! ... just kidding. Provincial/territorial and municipal governments. |
