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l How much trash does the average American throw away each day?. Answer: 4.4lbs
l an international non-profit that develops standards to guide the development of zero waste by businesses, communities, and individuals. Answer: Zero Waste International Alliance (ZIWA)
l A goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.. Answer: Zero Waste
l How much food do we throw away annually around the globe?. Answer: 1.3 billion metric tons, about 1/3 of all food produced
l What would be the result of implementing zero waste?. Answer: Eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.
l Name the 5 R's. Answer: Reduce, Reuse, Redesign, Re-earth, Recycle
l To examine existing practices and make changes to eliminate waste. Answer: Reduce
l To avoid disposal by using an item again, as is, or giving it a new function. Answer: Reuse
l To right-size waste systems (outgoing materials) and purchasing agreements ( incoming materials) and to eliminate wasteful practices from products design. Answer: Redesign
l To collect organic material, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, and decompose/process it for another purpose. Answer: Re-earth
l To convert waste into manufacturing feedstock material that is used in the creation of new products or materials. Answer: Recycle
l What is included in the triple bottom line?. Answer: People, Planet, Profit
l How does zero waste support the triple bottom line?. Answer: It increases employee engagement, showcasing a responsibility and commitment to the community and
environment, and saving money
l How much of all materials purchased by typical companies go to produce the product?. Answer: 5-10%
l A system of organizations, people, processes, and resources involved in moving products or services from a supplier to a consumer. Answer: Supply chain
l Raw material extraction, production, and transportation (part of supply chain). Answer: Define Upstream
l Use and disposal (part of supply chain). Answer: Define Downstream
l When do downstream activities begin?. Answer: At the point of consumption
l A zero waste approach focuses on _______ policies beyond diversion, recycling, and composting to close the loop of the supply chain and put greater responsibility on the producers of goods and services. Answer: Upstream
l The end use of a discarded material must recover the highest value of its embodied energy. Answer: Highest and Best Use Description
l to purpose a resource to the Highest and Best Use, one should _______ a produce or material for its original purpose, an alternate purpose, or reuse its parts, ______ and _______ as a last resort, and never send to a ______ or ________. Answer: Reuse, Recycle, Compost, Landfill, Incineration
l A pollution controlled facility for final disposal of solid waste on land. the refuse is spread and compacted and a cover of soil applied in order to minimize environmental impacts.. Answer: Landfill
l Reducing the volume of solid waste by use of enclosed device and controlled flame combustion.. Answer: Incineration
l A system in which heat generated by incineration is used as an energy source rather than released into the atmosphere. not supported by ZIWA. Answer: Waste-to-energy
l How does zero waste save money?. Answer: It reduces hauling or material collection expenses, eliminating wasteful practices and decreased purchases
l How does zero waste reduce liability?. Answer: US Superfund laws hold businesses accountable forever for their materials in landfills. Making items for recyclable and ensuring proper disposal makes the facility safer