Eco-Friendly Insights: Your Guide to Environmental Protection, Recycling, and Sustainable Living

1. **Which government agency sets rules and regulations to protect the environment and health?** The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets rules and regulations to protect the environment and public health in the United States. 2. **What types of products are green?** Green products are those that have a reduced impact on the environment and human health. These may include: - Recycled and recyclable products - Products made from sustainable resources - Energy-efficient appliances - Biodegradable items - Organic and non-toxic products 3. **What items can you recycle at your school? What items have to be recycled specially?** Items that can generally be recycled at school include: - Paper and cardboard - Plastic bottles and containers - Aluminum cans - Glass bottles and jars Items that need to be recycled specially include: - Electronic waste (computers, phones, batteries) - Hazardous materials (chemicals, paints) - Certain types of plastics that are not accepted in regular recycling bins 4. **In composting, how can the resulting compost be used?** The resulting compost can be used in a variety of ways, including: - Enriching garden soil by adding nutrients - Mulching around plants to retain soil moisture - Potting mix for houseplants - Top dressing for lawns to promote healthy grass growth 5. **How much waste do you produce in one day? List everything you throw away and then identify three ways you can reduce your waste.** (This section would be more personal and require the user to reflect on their own waste habits to answer accurately.) - **Possible Waste List**: food scraps, packaging, paper, plastic items, single-use products, etc. **Three Ways to Reduce Waste**: - Start composting food scraps and yard waste. - Use reusable containers and bags instead of single-use plastic items. - Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum appropriately, and minimize the use of non-recyclable products. 6. **Choose one source of renewable energy and explain how you could use it in your home or community.** **Solar Power** is a popular source of renewable energy that can be used in various ways: - **At Home:** - Installing solar panels on the roof to generate electricity and reduce dependency on grid power. - Using solar water heaters to provide hot water. - Setting up solar-powered outdoor lights. - **In the Community:** - Community solar gardens where members can buy a share and receive credits on their electricity bills. - Solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicles. - Solar street lighting to improve safety and reduce energy consumption. Harnessing solar power not only reduces energy costs but also decreases your carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable environment.