In the phrase 'reduce, reuse, recycle', which step is generally preferred first?
AnswerReduce
The waste hierarchy puts reducing waste first, since the best waste is the waste never created.
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The basics
The recycling symbol's three chasing arrows are arranged in what overall shape?
AnswerA triangle
The universal recycling symbol shows three folded arrows forming a triangular loop.
Going deeper
What is the number inside the triangle on plastic items called?
AnswerResin identification code
Numbers 1 to 7 identify the type of plastic resin; they do not guarantee an item is recyclable.
Plastic with resin code 1 (PET) is most commonly used for what?
AnswerDrink bottles
PET, code 1, is the clear, lightweight plastic widely used for water and soda bottles.
Which worms are most commonly used in home worm-composting bins?
AnswerRed wigglers
Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) thrive in rich, shallow organic material, making them ideal for worm bins.
Expert level
Which ore is the main raw source of new aluminum?
AnswerBauxite
Aluminum is refined from bauxite; hematite is an iron ore, galena a lead ore and cinnabar a mercury ore.
Common soda-lime glass is made mostly from silica sand, soda ash and what?
AnswerLimestone
Soda-lime glass combines silica sand, sodium carbonate (soda ash) and calcium carbonate (limestone).
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