Description : What should we do to adopt 3R strategies for conservation of resources?
Last Answer : I. Reduce By reducing the use of non-biodegradable objects and the resources that are used in their manufacture should be conserved. II. Reuse Secondly, reuse of non-biodegradable objects again ... steels cans, copper wires, etc are collected separately cleaned, melted and moulded into new products.
Description : What types of climatic changes can appear by deforestation?
Last Answer : I. Due to deforestation, the rate of evaporation is reduced which results in less rain. II. Greenhouse effect is increased which results in global warming.
Description : What is deforestation? Explain its effect on wild life.
Last Answer : Destruction of forests due to human activities is called deforestation. Effects I. It destroys habitats of wild life. II. Extinction rate of wild life is increased.
Description : Suggest what can following communities do to reduce air pollution. 1. Students
Last Answer : 1. Students I. By keeping the environment clean II. They can make awareness among people to reduce harmful human activities. III. By planting new plants. 2. Farmers I. By planting more and more trees ... II. Less use of resources must be done. III. Wastage of resources must be stopped and checked.
Description : Point out the sources of air pollutants you find in your locality and suggest ways to reduce the pollution.
Last Answer : Sources of pollutants I. Vehicle's smoke II. Industrial smoke III. CFC in aerosol spray IV. Rotting vegetation Methods to reduce pollution I. Public transport should be used instead of personal cars. II ... from urban areas. IV. CFC free products should be used. V. Deforestation should be avoided.
Description : What is acid rain?
Last Answer : Oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen (SO2 , NO, NO2) react with water vapours in the air and forms acids which make the rain water acidic. Effects I. Acid rain kills the aquatic life in rivers and ponds. ... . III. Acid rain destroys the metals and stones in buildings IV. Crops do not grow in acidic soil.
Description : What is ozone depletion?
Last Answer : A layer in the upper atmosphere is called ozone (O3) layer. It prevents to enter ultraviolet (UV) rays to the earth. These rays are harmful for life. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) react with ... the earth and causes serious diseases like skin cancer, eye problems. II. The temperature is increasing.
Description : What is global warming? Write its effect on earth.
Last Answer : Due to greenhouse effect, the earth’s globe is getting warmer. This is called global warming. Effects I. Ice in the Polar Regions and at the mountains melts, sea level rise and results in flood. II. Climate of the World is changing.
Description : What is greenhouse effect?
Last Answer : When sunlight falls on the earth, a small part of it is absorbed by the earth and is converted to heat energy. A part of this heat energy is reflected back to the atmosphere by ... in the atmospheric temperature. These gases are called greenhouse gases and the phenomenon is called greenhouse effect.
Description : Describe the adverse effect of carbon monoxide on human organ system.
Last Answer : I. It causes headache. II. It causes brain damage and respiratory problems. III. When CO reaches our blood, it gets bonded with hemoglobin and reduced its oxygen carrying capacity.
Description : Sulphur dioxide is an important. From where does it enter the atmosphere?
Last Answer : Sulphur dioxide is produced by burning of coal or oil in factories. Smoke released from thermal power stations usually contain Sulphur dioxide.
Description : How does ozone depletion contribute towards global warming?
Last Answer : UV rays can enter into the earth so the temperature of the earth is increasing and earth globe is getting warmer. This is called global warming.
Description : Name common method used for solid waste management.
Last Answer : I. Landfill II. Incineration III. Recycling
Description : Write down the names of products which are recycled?
Last Answer : I. Glass piece II. Aluminium III. Steels cans IV. Copper wires V. Paper
Description : 3R strategies stand for what?
Last Answer : 3R stands for “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle”
Description : Why ozone layer is important?
Last Answer : Ozone layer prevents to enter ultraviolet (UV) rays to the earth. These rays are harmful for life.
Description : Name the acids which are present in acid rain.
Last Answer : I. Sulphuric acid II. Nitric acid
Description : Name greenhouse gases.
Last Answer : I. Carbon dioxide II. Methane III. Oxides of nitrogen IV. Water vapours
Description : What are the main air pollutants?
Last Answer : I. Carbon monoxide (CO) II. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) III. Oxides of nitrogen (NO & NO2) IV. Chlorofluoro carbons (CFCs)
Description : The problematic pollutants in emission of coal based generating plants __________. (A) SO₂ (B) NOx (C) CO (D) All of the above
Last Answer : The problematic pollutants in emission of coal based generating plants __________. (A) SO₂ (B) NOx (C) CO (D) All of the above
Description : Do you scrub or scour your containers or packaging before recycling them?
Last Answer : I usually clean or rinse it off. Keep in mind that the smell would get worse and if keeping it in a bin best to clean it first.
Description : Are you surprised that Walmart accepts all of these plastic for recycling?
Last Answer : Good for them. But the problem, for me, is that to recycle at WalMart, you actually have to go to WalMart. The one near me is always crowded; the parking lot is always seriously full, and any time I need ... I can just stop and drop stuff off, I might do so. If it's some place indoors, forget it.
Description : How much of the stuff we recycle actually makes it to recycling centers?
Last Answer : My county and city say they recycle over 98% of the items put in recycle bins. They scan and remove inappropriate items.
Description : What's best for recycling newspaper?
Last Answer : Best not to but once the paper makes it to the pulper you would be surprised what trash can be removed from bundles of recycled paper. You would be surprised what is found in paper bundles too
Description : I'm curious. What would you estimate to be the average price for a 12 pack of Coca Cola where you live? Include the recycling fee if any.
Last Answer : $4 for a 12 pack of any of the Coke products (suburban Atlanta) at Kroger.
Description : Bottle/Glass recycling - any possible ecological benefits to bringing them to the supermarket?
Last Answer : answer:Do you mean putting them in with the regular trash which you leave at the curb for pickup or do you mean putting them separately in their own container? When I lived in Phila. there were separate ... know why more states don't do likewise since it works so well. It's a mystery to me.
Description : How careful are you about recycling what's recyclable?
Last Answer : Where I live, the rules are set by the local council. I try very hard to follow the rules. I err on the side of caution though as I worry that if I put something in that is wrong it will contaminate the ... sure that they can be dealt with. So I put these in the general bin if I can't get them clean
Description : What happens to non-recyclable materials in a recycling bin?
Last Answer : I can tell you for sure that recycled paper comes with a whole host of non paper items before processing. It gets de-trashed in the recycling process. Imagine 6 foot tall heaps of staples,paper ... since they tend to clump together and gunk things up. I imagine plastics are in the same boat.
Description : Why are most wine and liquor bottles exempt from state redemption recycling programs?
Last Answer : It's difficult to comment on what's going on in the rest of the country, but this town is absolutely awash in booze and outlets for the same. The stuff is sold in every mom & pop ... see the pickup trucks crammed with them crawling between the innumerable bars in the dawn hours of the mornings.
Description : Should I wash my recycling?
Last Answer : Generally I rinse the jars, bottles and cans and get the big chunks out with a brush but don't wash them. That's what my recycling asks, to rinse the. I also rinse it because my recycling only gets ... food in the cans and the sugar in the soda bottles, etc. to start to smell or attract vermin.
Description : Recycling question: Why can't they come up with a process to remove the grease from the slurry when recycling papers and cardboards that have food on them?
Last Answer : answer:I didn't know that. Really? Who is going to bother to cut out the greasy portion of the pizza box. I recycle pizza boxes and paper plates by burning them in my wood burning stove and ... sure attractant for raccoons and other critters. You will wake up to a mess all over your front lawn.
Description : If my recycling program accepts aluminum cans, will they take aluminum mini-blind slats?
Last Answer : They can be recycled, but you may need to call to see if your program accepts them.
Description : Recycling question: if I could buy a 12-ounce can of something or a 12-ounce bottle of something, which would be better?
Last Answer : answer:From a recycling point of view glass is the best. Unfortunately in this country we don't really do that anymore and instead just keep producing glass/aluminum containers. When I was living in Belize ... their bottles, bring them to the plant, wash them, fill em, and send them out again.
Description : Recycling laptop batteries?
Last Answer : In Western NY, GoodWill accepts all forms of e-waste. including: computer batteries, monitors, computers, laptops, cell phones, etc . And there is no charge for this service.
Description : Why is it that aluminum cans have a better recycling exchange than glass bottles?
Last Answer : aluminum is easier to reuse
Description : Does recycling paper really help?
Last Answer : answer:If they would quit making and distributing phone books, it would help the economy and the recycling effort. Mine just gather dust, till thrown away.
Description : Is recycling working or is it just lining the pockets of someone?
Last Answer : I was once told the cost to create and maintain a recycling depart. with a local county exceeded any revenues brought in by the sale of finished pickings and sellings. The benefits are to the environment and outside vendors.
Description : Pros and cons of recycling?
Last Answer : answer:There are really no cons to recycling, but, there IS personal choice and the math of logic. When I was married and raising a family I recycled a lot more than I do now as a single ... down and tossed into the underbrush, is sprouting into a bamboo bush under the giant poison oak bush. haha
Description : Do you see a Star of David inside the regular recycling symbol?
Last Answer : Uhh, wow. That’s a little far-fetched.
Description : Should recycling be mandatory?
Last Answer : Yes.
Description : Why are people still recycling?
Last Answer : I would like links to all the facts that you present. I was under the impression that recycling is essential and will continue to believe this and recycle, for that matter until I will be provided ... going on around recycling - I can hardly convince my family and work place to separate paper out.
Description : Where can I take my empty toner cartridges to for recycling?
Last Answer : You could take them to Walgreens and refill them color for 12.00 and black for 9.00. I believe.
Description : How do I start a small-town recycling program?
Last Answer : Because of the recession, recycling is no longer economically viable. Cities and towns that have people separate recyclables are dumping everything together now, because the cost exceeds the return. Sorry, but even Green Thoughts are subject to economics.
Description : Recycling. Could you please share your opinion about this.....?
Last Answer : I heard similar things about recycling years ago from an acquaintance who was an environmental scientist. I have never recycled because of it. That clip was entertaining though. I also know that most ... massive amount of research on it. Locally grown produce using the IPM method is the real deal.
Description : How is reclamation different from recycling?
Last Answer : Reclamation is a form of recyling. Reuse, reduce, recycle—the mantra of the green movement.
Last Answer : yes failure to recycle should be punishable by death and reuse the shell casings and put the offender’s remains in a compost pile. lol
Description : Anyone know how to remove "My Documents" Icon from Vista desktop without also sending all the files to the recycling bin?
Last Answer : Right click anywhere on the desktop and then click personalise from the menu. The control panel window for changing the wallpaper will apear. Click on change desktop icons from the menu on the left. Uncheck the “Users Files” box and click OK.
Description : Where does one get or purchase the blue plastic garbage bags for recycling?
Last Answer : answer:I know there are some websites that you can purchase them in bulk. Have you tried checking at Home Depot?
Description : What's it going to take for people to start recycling?
Last Answer : It would be helpful for people to be able to see the consequences of their actions immediately.
Description : What is the best way to get my apartment complex to start recycling?
Last Answer : I am an apartment owner and we have to pay a premium if we want to recycle. Some of the other reasons we are hesitant: 1.Space- People want to dump their trash in the nearest dumpster. Chances are ... company wants to do what's easy, the owner wants to know how he can save or make more money.