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The Earth Day Challenge
LCSWMA
Our longtime Earth Day and America Recycles Day partner LCSWMA has helped Lancaster County overachieve national recycling rates for residents while innovating on closed loop industrial energy applications. As a Lancaster County resident, which items can you NOT take to Harrisburg Pike Household Hazardous Waste?
Televisions
Automotive Fluids
Fuel
All of the above are accepted
None of the above are accepted
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Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland Cliffs owns the two EAF mills in our area in Coatesville and Steelton. The company has reduced its carbon emissions by 22% since 2017. What are reasons for this cited in their Sustainability report?
Increased use of scrap metal
Energy efficiency
Use of HBI to reduce coke rate
All of the above
None of the above
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GSM/MVE
GSM Industrial teamed up with MVE Group to install 1,828 solar panels on its roof. Welding with the sun covers 92-95% of the company's electric usage. How many gigowatts of electricity are produced in a year with this system?
540
1051
1581
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Lancaster County Beekeepers Society
Bees are essential to human life. Which of the following plants help them do their job in Pennsylvania?
Butterfly Weed
Purple Coneflower
New England Asters
All of the above
None of the above
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Sustainable Packaging
Lancaster based ForcePKG is a leader in sustainability in packaging. According to the blog linked below how quickly can FAST-PETase, a plastic eating enzyme break down and compress plastic into monomers?
10 minutes
24 hours
Week
Month
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Ecore
According to Lancaster based Ecore, Upcycling is the process of taking a material at the end of its life and converting it into something better instead of throwing it away. What is the average percentage of post-consumer recycled content in their surfacing?
32%
49%
62%
95%
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IRSI Design for Recycle
ISRI, the Voice of the Recycling Industry has built a reputation among manufacturers for helping companies design products and packaging with recycling in mind. Which company was the 2022 winner with its product EnviroSense™ PaperBlister™?
3M
Hammermill Paper
Sunoco Alloyd
Amazon
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ACT
When Lehigh University needed to solve a problem with two large air handling units in a LEED certified lab they turned to Advanced Cooling Technologies. How did they save the school $200,000 a year in energy costs?
Replacing wheels with an advanced heat pipe heat exchanger
Change the outside air unit to an inside unit
Replace refrigerant type to a more efficient product
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National Susquehanna Heritage
Being in nature shows us up close how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle. Columbia Crossing has plenty of outdoor recreation for everyone. One option is the Northwest Trail. How long is this trail?
10 miles
12 miles
14 miles
16 miles
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Kloeckner
Kloeckner Metals is committed to real change in the creation of green steel. It's Nexigen line is committed to setting standards for true carbon savings by having customers get a clear view of the footprint of each product. What is the range in C02 kg/metric ton footprint between START and PRIME products?
5000 to 1000
2000 to 0
400 to 0
1000 to 200
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Native Plants
Which of the following plants are native to PA?
Clubmosses
Ferns
Summersweet
All of the above
None of the above
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Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong is a local manufacturer with a worldwide reach and has set very specific sustainability goals by product line. What is the overall 2030 company goal for reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a 2019 baseline?
20%
25%
30%
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Lancaster Conservancy/Lancaster Farmland Trust
Lancaster Conservancy and and Lancaster Farmland Trust are key organizations in keeping our land protected. How much is currently preserved?
100,000 acres of farmland and 4,000 acres of preserve
112,000 acres of farmland and 5,900 acres of preserves
150,000 acres of farmland and 10,000 acres of preserves
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Smash My Trash
Smash My Trash reduces dumpster volumes by up to 70% for its customers. What is the verified amount of CO2 savings from less trash hauls?
60%
35%
65%
58%
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Aluminum Cans
The aluminum can is among the most recycled items in the world. Even with this high recognition of the recyclability of this item what is the worldwide recycling rate?
70%
80%
90%
50%
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Highland Tank
What are some benefits of rainwater harvesting systems?
Reduce demand on city's water system
Replacement for potable water
Reduce stormwater runoff
None of the above
All of the above
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Electric Arc Furnaces
Jennifer Betts of Magnar Metals is a leading advocate in the recycled materials industry. Steelmaking accounts for 8% of the world's global emissions because steel is everywhere. Electric Arc Furnaces are more environmentally responsible because they make steel from 90% recycled materials (like the scrap in our yard) as opposed to blast furnaces which make steel from scratch (iron ore, limestone and coal). 10% of China's steel is made in EAFs. What percentage of US Steel is made in EAFs?
40%
70%
90%
15%
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Composting
Which of the following are reasons to compost?
Cut down on waste going to landfills
Make free fertilizer to use in our gardens
Improve our environment
All of the above
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Plant-Based Food
Mixing in more plant-based foods can benefit the environment. Which of the following are benefits of this diet?
Reduction of resources needed to feed animals
Reduction of clear cutting forests for grazing
Unprocessed plant based diet can improve health
All of the above
None of the above
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Scrap University Kids
Sahd Metal Recycling hosts Earth Day and National Recycling Day tours and supports the work of Scrap Kids University. What is the mission of this organization?
Stop plastic packaging
Add more state can deposit programs nationally
Eliminate metal from the waste stream in the next 30 years.
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GenHydro
GenHydro uses a chemical reaction between water and aluminum scrap to separate the hydrogen from H2O. This innovative company decentralizes power generation and creates a closed loop renewable set of products in the process! When aluminum is exposed to high temperature steam and high pressure how long does it take to corrode the surface of the aluminum and free hyrdrogen gas?
Milliseconds
1 second
12 seconds
18 seconds
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Acceptable Materials
Appliances including:
Stoves
Microwaves
Washers and Dryers
Dishwashers
FOR A $10 FEE—Air Conditioners
End of Life Items Including:
Machinery (all fluids,pans and cylinders removed)
Farm Equipment
Farm Machinery
Lawnmowers
Cast Iron Patio Furniture
Cast Iron Outdoor Railing
Sheet Metal
Steel Wheels
Steel
Nonferrous Scrap:
Aluminum
Aluminum Cans
Aluminum Pots and Pans
Aluminum Siding/Gutters/Downspouts
Aluminum Patio Furniture
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wire
Auto Batteries
Brass Fixtures/Lamps Decorative items
Cable, Fence and Wire
Christmas Lights
Copper
Copper and Brass Plumbing Pipes
Copper and Brass Plumbing Valves and Connectors
Copper Tubing
Copper Wire
Electric Motors
Insulated Wire
Radiators
Screen Doors/Windows (glass removed)
Stainless Steel
Prohibited Materials
Acetylene Cylinders
Asbestos or Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)- applies to both fibrous and solid materials
Any Scrap Containing Refrigerants (CFC or HCFC) (Freezers, Refrigerators) Air Conditioners are accepted for a $10 fee
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT/tube-style computer monitors or televisions)
Closed Compressed Gas Cylinders – high pressure cylinders with valve intact
Combustible or Flammable Materials – fuels, paints, degreasers, unpunctured aerosol cans
Corrosive Materials – highly acidic or caustic materials (battery acid, caustic soda, etc.)
Explosive Materials, Munitions, Shell Casings – includes suspect military scrap
Free Flowing Liquids (including water)
Hazardous Waste – toxic or poisonous materials or wastes
Infectious Materials – blood-soaked or biohazard items
Liquids or Scrap Containing Free Flowing Liquids – fuels, antifreeze, oils, hydraulic fluid, paints
Mercury Containing Materials – mercury-containing thermostats, switches or fluorescent light bulbs
Non-Metallic Items – concrete, wood, asphalt, dirt, debris, tires (more than 5 per auto)
PCB-Containing Materials
Whole tanks uncut
Radioactive Scrap – anything exhibiting radiation levels above background
Scrap with Small Capacitors that contain 50 ppm of PCBs
