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science Mar 04

Recycling jumps when garbage collection drops, new research shows

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1. What percentage of Canada's waste is recycled, composted, or otherwise diverted from disposal?

A 10%

B 27%

C 50%

D 75%

2. How many tons of solid waste ended up in landfills or was incinerated in 2022?

A 20 million tons

B 30 million tons

C 26.6 million tons

D 15 million tons

3. What was the percentage increase in solid waste going to landfills or being incinerated from 2002 to 2022?

A 5%

B 11%

C 20%

D 15%

4. How many decades of progress have there been in Canada's waste diversion efforts?

A 1 decade

B 2 decades

C 3 decades

D 4 decades

5. What is the total weight of solid waste that was not diverted from disposal in Canada?

A 10 million tons

B 20 million tons

C 26.6 million tons

D 30 million tons