The objective of this assignment is to evaluate and report on the solid waste you personally generate. For one week (selected at random), collect all of the waste you would have normally discarded. This includes food, newspapers, beverage containers, etc. Using a scale, weigh your solid waste and report it as follows:
Your report should include a data sheet and a discussion. Answer the following questions.
a. How do your percentage and total generation compare to national averages?
b. What in your refuse might have been reusable (as distinct from recoverable), and if you had reused it, how much would this have reduced the refuse?
c. What in your refuse is recoverable? How might this be done?