Reading Quiz: Think Before You Toss

Countries around the world have growing mountains of trash because people are throwing out more trash than ever.

It is now difficult to replace tan item than to spend time and money to repair it.

People would rather buy something new than repair because products are plentiful and prices are low.

Many items these days contain many tiny complicated parts that it’s almost impossible to repair them.

Disposable products waste people’s time and make their lives more difficult.

People are addicted to buy new things and throw away useful possessions to make room for new ones.

Larger dumpsites are the consequences of throw away society.

To decrease the amount of trash and protect environment, more governments are discouraging people to recycle.

We, customers, should need to rethink our attitude of spending.

How many factors contributing to throw away society are mentioned in the reading?