The U.S. recycling system uses a “single-stream” model that focuses on the big blue curbside bin. Unfortunately, people throw all sorts of unrecyclable items into the bin in the hope that they will be recycled. Known as “wishful recycling,” this results in contamination that prevents some of the recyclable material from being successfully processed. Do you know what doesn’t go […]
Organic waste — from food scraps to yard trimmings — are compostable. While you can compost these items at home, most of the materials end up in commercial composting facilities or landfills. This Earth911 quiz tests your knowledge of what can be composted in a commercial composting facility and how it works. Are you ready to break down commercial composting? […]
Removal and recycling of satellite dish systems has fallen on the subscribers, who get little support from subscription TV companies. As a result of lack of information, many satellite TV dishes end up in area landfills. Are satellite TV dishes recyclable or not? Depending on who you ask, the proper method of disposal or recycling for satellite TV dishes can […]
Everything you do, from driving to the store to buying and wearing jeans or streaming a video on Netflix, has a CO2 impact. In this Earth911 Quiz, test your knowledge of the carbon footprint of everyday actions. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your […]
In this Earth911 quiz, check your knowledge of the water used to produce the food you eat. The water footprint of a meal is secondary to the CO2 emissions that were generated making your food, but water use is just as important to understand when making informed eating decisions for the planet. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly […]
Everyday recycling takes a little extra time — and will until the companies that make what we buy integrate recycling into their product life cycles. So, it’s important to keep simple steps in mind. In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll find the keys to recycling automotive oil, oil containers, and oil filters, a vast source of landfill materials and toxic waste […]
Wildfire season is arriving earlier every year. Are you prepared to prevent fires if you live in the forest? Is your community in a known fire area? Test your wildfire preparation knowledge in this week’s Earth911 Quiz. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your […]
You’ll find unused stuff everywhere in the house, in drawers, closets, and the attic. What do you do with electric cables, paint cans, unused books and encyclopedia, and myriad other everyday things? Do you know how to recycle or reuse them? What if they are not recyclable, how do you responsibly dispose or reuse these items? In this Earth911 Quiz, […]
Are you good at remembering quotations? In this week’s quiz, see if you can identify the individuals who made these five memorable statements about the environment and humans’ capability to bring about positive change. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices — from […]
After taking the climate for granted for decades, the reality of global warming has made more of us aware of the trade-offs between our personal satisfaction and a healthy environment. People around the world are learning to track and understand the carbon footprint of their purchases. In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll be asked to identify the carbon cost of some […]