Individual Accountability

1. What is the trend in the amount of trash that is being produced?  (Be sure to discuss both pounds per person and total amount of trash)

2. Name two alternates to dumping all trash into a landfill.

3. What type of trash material is generated in the largest amount?

4. What type of trash material is most often found in and around the World’s water?

5. What hazards are created by trash?

6. List three advantages of recycling.

7. List three careers available in the environmental field.

8. What problems regarding trash are taking place in your school community?

9. Describe ways in which you can “make a difference” regarding the problems associated with trash in your school community.

10. Describe ways in which you can “make a difference” through volunteerism to your local community.